Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title | Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II |
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Requisition Number | RE45209 |
Working Title | |
Department Name | 3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management |
Work Location | Lexington, KY |
Grade Level | 40 |
Salary Range | $15.15-24.26/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 | 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 | Candidate may be assigned to either Utilities – Production Team or Utilities – Distribution Team. 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? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | |
Deadline to Apply | 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Please indicate the number of years of paid experience you have maintaining and operating chillers, compressors, underground distribution lines, towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
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Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
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Describe what "teamwork" means to you.
(Open Ended Question)
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The essential functions of this position will require you to work at various height levels and work in extreme temperature conditions (i.e. boiler room, steam pits, outdoor weather, etc.) and requires lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
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Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter