Boiler​/Chiller Operator Trainee

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

• Performs ash and soot removal, unloads coal trucks, fills bunkers, and general ash and coal maintenance.
• Fires boilers, samples and treats water, general water treatment, and boiler maintenance.
• Monitors chilled water system and responds to alarms as needed.
• Attends all mandatory and on-the-job training sessions.
• Performs other duties as needed relating to the operation and/or maintenance of the utility production and distribution systems.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of verifiable experience working in an industrial/mechanical/trade/utility type of environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Skills


Required

• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to learn how to utilize relevant tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials and methods associated with the mechanical, electrical or operational type maintenance field.
• Ability to use a coal conveyor systems, boiler systems, chiller systems, electrical distribution and their sub-systems.
• Ability to use tools involved in ash pulling, painting, cleaning, drilling, light bulb changing, parts delivery, water analysis and maintenance at a semi-skilled level.
• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment:
  Hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots, hearing protection, work gloves, respirator.
• Ability to complete required safety programs.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email utility.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

This position follows a tiered training program, with hourly pay increasing as you successfully progress…