Heat Plant Operator

About the role

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management offers an opportunity to work on the beautiful campus. This role comes with excellent pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor natural gas fired boilers including combustion control and pollution control equipment.
• Record meter readings and maintain log sheets.
• Perform duties related to the construction, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all types of steam distribution equipment.
• Perform maintenance duties such as pump, turbine, compressor and fan rebuilding.
• Install sludge drying equipment.
• Perform pipe fitting, welding, metal work, rigging, low voltage electrical work, insulating and painting tasks.
• Perform water treatment tests, add chemicals, maintain water treatment equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, equipment, and vehicles.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of various job-related chemicals, environmental concerns, and current technological improvements/advancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Successful completion of an apprenticeship program as Stationary Engineer as approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or at least six (6) years of verified proof of experience in operation and maintenance of a gas, and/or oil fired boiler plant or related equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable job knowledge can be acquired as determined by Ball State University.
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.
• Ability to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, University policies, procedures, and communications, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty/responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Preferred qualifications: Vocational school training, more than six (6) years of verified proof of experience in operation and maintenance of a gas, and/or oil-fired boiler plant or related equipment.

Skills

The ideal candidate will be flexible, possess great service skills, and have a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more.

Pay

$40.00 per hour

Schedule

3rd Shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday