Utility Plant Operator

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

Department:
Facilities

Job Title:

Utility Plant Operator I

Position #:  – Requisition #: 39375

The Central Utility Plant (CUP) produces and distributes thermal energy (steam & chilled water) to buildings at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, including university buildings, UC-Health, and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. As part of the Facilities Management department, the CUP supports the university mission of healthcare education and research, and patient care at two hospitals. Steam and chilled water service is provided 24 hours, 7-day per week basis, used for comfort air conditioning and heating, and service processes.

CUP staff are assigned to both operations and maintenance functions.

As a Utility Plant Operator, complete CUP operations and maintenance assignments working any assigned shift. Independently operate, monitor, service, and repair steam and chilled water equipment, including ancillary systems. Participate in all required training programs.

• Plant Operations –Serve as point-of-contact to operate CUP production and ancillary equipment. Adjust production capacity to meet campus load. Use digital control systems to monitor performance and to stage on/off equipment.
• Plant Operations – Complete plant walk-through tasks including equipment observation and inspection, log readings of heating/cooling equipment status, input/confirm record keeping details.
• Plant Maintenance - Maintenance includes Preventative and Corrective Maintenance.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Apply today to be part of a team, where the focus is supporting the University’s mission of educating the next generation by doing the job right, not on maximizing profit. Working at the Central Utility Plant has endless opportunities for growing your skills while building a lasting career. We are looking for someone with a solid background in the industry. Someone with a good attitude, who works well with others, and has the desire to learn more.

You will be set up for success. We will provide you with the training necessary to become proficient in the operation and maintenance of the equipment in a large campus central utility plant. There are opportunities for paid external training, in addition to beneficial technical and professional development courses. All the hand and specialty tools you need we provide for you.

We offer a robust training program for anyone interested in growing their career options. From direct work with journey level technicians and online self-paced technical training, to trades certifications and CU employee tuition assistance, CU Anschutz can be the place to boost your career trajectory. Come to a place where you can develop a career, not just another job. For more information about the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus please visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

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