Boiler

Boiler Operator I

Position Summary: As an entry‑level position, the incumbent will train under the guidance of a journey worker who is a fully qualified UGA Central Steam Plant Operator. The employee will gain experience by acquainting themselves with foundational knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials related to boilers and steam production. Training will cover overall plant safety, boiler feedwater testing and treatment, operation, servicing and repair of high‑pressure steam boilers, pumps, motors, fuel oil and gas controls, emergency power generators, forced draft systems, safety devices, and electronic computer‑operated boiler controls.

Within a timeframe of no more than four years, the employee is expected to become a fully qualified operator of the Central Steam Plant.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to read instruments.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and interpret data.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and ability to make basic repairs when necessary.
• Ability to understand and comply with moderately complex oral and written instructions.

• Stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, stoop, work with hands above head.
• Work from a standard and/or extended ladder.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Enter confined space.
• Work in elevated ambient temperatures.

• Work toward goal of becoming a fully qualified boiler operator (50%).
• Operate high‑pressure boilers by adjusting campus load as necessary (30%).
• Maintain boiler operating data and logs relative to CSP SOPs and state/federal regulations (10%).
• Assist maintenance technicians to make repairs to boiler and auxiliary equipment as needed (10%).

The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.