Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II

Job Title :

Heating / Cooling Plant Operator II

Requisition Number : RE45208

RE45208

Department Name :

3CU00 : Utilities & Energy Management

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Grade Level : Salary Range :

Salary Range : $15.15-24.26 / hour

$15.15-24.26 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education :

Click here for more information about equivalencies : :

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Required Related Experience :

3 yrs

Required License / Registration / Certification :

None

Physical Requirements :

Standing or walking with objects up to 50lbs; Repetitive motion. May be

exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and / or temperature

extremes while reviewing a job-site(s).

Shift :

Shifts 7 : 00am 3 : 00pm; 3 : 00pm 11 : 00pm; & 11 : 00 pm 7 : 00am .

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and crisis

management, requiring some night(s), weekend(s), and / or 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 temperatures
• operates and maintains boilers and associated equipment
• must be familiar with distribution systems such as piping, steam,

chilled pits, water pits, etc.

• feeds coal into boilers
• maintains a uniform coal bed
• removes ashes and empties coal accumulation
• fills and drains boilers
• lubricates, operates and repairs equipment
• responsible for maintenance and operation of chillers, compressors, underground distribution lines, towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment
• cleans evaporator and condenser tubes
• keeps job site clean
• may try to resolve certain problems independently
• assists training other employees and may assign tasks
• responds to emergency situations and other duties as assigned.

Will require working overtime as needed / requested.

There is currently more than one position open for the Heating / Cooling Plant Operator II. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position.

One application will not be considered for all positions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

KRONOS, SAP

Driver License preferred

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Deadline to Apply : 06 / 23 / 2024

06 / 23 / 2024

University Community of Inclusion :

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.