Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II

Posting Details Job Title Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II Requisition Number RE56119 Working Title Department Name 3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 40 Salary Range $15.61-24.99/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on a job-site(s) or traveling to/from various job sites. Shift Shifts [6:00am – 6:00pm & 6:00pm – 6:00am]. Hours of work may vary due to situational factors and/or emergencies requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. Job Summary This position maintains, installs and operates equipment at Heating/Cooling plants. Primary responsibilities include: maintains proper steam pressure and chilled water temperaturesoperates and maintains boilers and associated equipmentmust be familiar with distribution systems such as piping, steam, chilled pits, water pits, etc. feeds coal into boilersmaintains a uniform coal bedremoves ashes and empties coal accumulationfills and drains boilerslubricates, operates and repairs equipmentresponsible for maintenance and operation of chillers, compressors, underground distribution lines, towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipmentcleans evaporator and condenser tubeskeeps job site cleanmay try to resolve certain problems independentlyassists training other employees and may assign tasksresponds to emergency situations and other duties as assigned Skills / Knowledge / Abilities KRONOS , SAP . Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Driver’s License preferred. Deadline to Apply 10/29/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.