Plant Operator I
Murray State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

20230006NE

Job Title:

Plant Operator I

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Bldg and Equipment Maintenance

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in operation of the building automation system and the steam and chilled water equipment in the University's central heating and cooling plant. Responsible for assisting in operation of the building automation system and the steam and chilled water equipment in the university's central heating and cooling plant.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

• Assisting in the care and operation of the electronic building automation system, centrifugal refrigeration machines, fossil fuel boilers, electrical boilers and their associated machine components.
• Assisting in water treatment and the inspection, maintenance, and emergency repairs of machinery and equipment.
• Must keep the plant area clean and in an orderly manner, and perform other related duties as assigned by supervision.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Three years of related experience at a similar heating and cooling facility or industrial facility requiring multi-talented, craft achievements. Related technical school training may be exchanged year-for-year with experience requirement.
• Should have an adequate working knowledge of a combination of crafts including, but not limited to, the following: electrical transmission including high voltage, branch and control circuitry, steam and chilled water distribution, fire alarm systems, elevators, plumbing, piping, pumping, painting, pneumatics, automation and environmental control systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license, meet the requirements to operate a University vehicle, and possess excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Technical school training in lieu of experience operating boilers and chillers

Posting Date:

08/19/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Hourly Rate:

$12.45 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Work Hours:

• Eight hours per day, five days per week. Involves night and weekend work and may require overtime when needed.
• Exposure to high voltage, extreme steam pressure, and other dangerous equipment.
• Will be required to work holidays when needed.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to climb ladders, be on feet for extended periods of time, and lift heavy objects.

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