Job TitleHeating/Cooling Plant Operator IIRequisition NumberRE51659Working TitleDepartment Name3CU00:Utilities & Energy ManagementWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level40Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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 [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 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.
Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the deadline date or until all positions are filled which could be prior to deadline date listed.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply10/07/2025Our University Community
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