Departmental Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering
Job no: 529409
Work type: Hourly
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Utility Power Plant
Union: Non-Benefited
Categories: Temporary Non-Benefited
The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450‑acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity.
The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.
The Utility Operations Intern (Departmental Assistant) will assist our team in the completion of preventive maintenance sheets, understanding the operation of the CHP, and supporting the crew with steam system startups and shutdowns. Responsibilities include working with the operations team in the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the CHP.
Essential Functions- Assist in completing preventive maintaining task and closing them in TMA.
- Correct and update drawings of systems in the CHP.
- Support crew members during steam system startups and shutdowns.
- Help with the maintenance of steam systems in the CHP.
- Participate in annual boiler cleaning and testing.
- Work alongside the CHP staff on various tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills.
- Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Reliable and able to follow instructions.
- Familiarity with Power Plant Operations.
- Enrollment in a technical, engineering, or related program.
- Interest in utilities, engineering, or construction fields.
- Ability to perform physical tasks as needed (lifting, standing, walking outdoors).
- Requires the ability to balance, carry, pull, push, reach, sit, twist, and perform repetitive movements.
- 7:00am - 3:00pm, Winter 2026
- This is a temporary, non-benefited position.
- $20 per hour.
Along with the application, please submit a resume.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Advertised: Dec 19 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Feb 18 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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