Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II (Heating Plant Boiler Operator)
Full Time
River Falls, WI 54022
Posted
Job description
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
Applicants must provide a resume and contact information for three professional references. Those selected for interview will be required to interview in person on campus and participate in a tour of the Heating Plant. A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates. It will also require you and your most recent employer to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment screen. A 12-month probationary period is required. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour. (In addition, a night differential of an additional $0.45/hour and weekend differential of an additional $0.60/hour are paid for the appropriate hours.)
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.75%; 212 hours of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf .
Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt.
Please contact Steven Wodarz, Power Plant Superintendent, with questions at 715-425-3955. If unavailable, speak with Brent Weigelt.
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-3221.
Posting Details
Position Information
UW - System Position Title
Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II (Heating Plant Boiler Operator)
Business Title
Heating Plant Boiler Operator
Major Department Code
Heating Plant (J715000)
Appointment Type
University Staff-Permanent
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
FTE (Percentage of Appointment)
100
Typical Working Schedule
Hours of work are rotating shifts including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift times are 6:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Position Summary
Monitors, operates, adjusts, maintains, and repairs a variety of technical equipment for the campus Heating and Cooling plants to supply the campus with critical services.
Responsibilities
- Ensures safe and efficient operation of the plant and its associated equipment
- Makes regular inspections of plant equipment and prepares equipment malfunction reports
- Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment
- Starts, stops, and adjusts equipment settings to maintain operational requirements
- Maintains forms, logs, or reports
- Analyzes data and communicates recommendations on equipment and systems operations, both verbally and in written reports
- Adheres to safety protocols and procedures
- Complies with environmental protection protocols and procedures
- May work without direct supervision on shift operations
- Assists with preventative and corrective maintenance as needed
- Assists in the training and oversight of new employees in these and other safe and efficient plant operational procedures
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
REQUIRED:
- Must have a basic mechanical knowledge/aptitude.
- Must be able to work independently and with general supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in English with supervisor and co-workers.
- Analytic skills to diagnose and correct the cause of failures with equipment.
- Ability to work days, nights, afternoons, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to wear an air hood.
- Ability to exercise good judgement at all times.
- Ability to organize work tasks logically and efficiently.
- Ability to be punctual when relieving a shift.
- Ability to read and understand written procedures and manuals.
- Ability to recognize safety concerns and adhere to a safety program.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and in unpleasant conditions, including extreme temperatures, dirt and dust.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor including frequent lifting up to 50 or more pounds.
- Must have the ability to diagram plant systems (water, steam. gas, fuel oil, air and blowdown lines)
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to perform basic plant maintenance tasks using power and hand tools.
- Must pass a post-offer employment test.
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of the function and operation of high pressure boilers and supporting equipment.
- High pressure boiler license or certification.
- Previous experience with firing natural gas and fuel oil boilers.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
USH00258
Number of Vacancies
2
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
06/16/2022
Closing Date
Applicant Review Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.
Applicants must provide a resume and contact information for three professional references. Those selected for interview will be required to interview in person on campus and participate in a tour of the Heating Plant. A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates. It will also require you and your most recent employer to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment screen. A 12-month probationary period is required. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour. (In addition, a night differential of an additional $0.45/hour and weekend differential of an additional $0.60/hour are paid for the appropriate hours.)
Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.75%; 212 hours of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf .
Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt.
Please contact Steven Wodarz, Power Plant Superintendent, with questions at 715-425-3955. If unavailable, speak with Brent Weigelt.
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-3221.
Legal Notices
EEO/AA Statement
UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Title IX Notice
As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator, Jennifer Larimore, 201 North Hall,
Jennifer.Larimore@uwrf.edu, 715-425-4603; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see
uwrf.edu/titleIX.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at
https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.
Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administration Policy 1275.
Other Notices
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