Plant Operator; Levels

Overview

Job Title: Plant Operator (Levels 1-2) |
Location: Tallahassee, FL |
Regular/Temporary: Regular |
Full/Part Time: Full-Time |
Job : 62733

• Operates boilers and chillers in accordance with schedules and procedures established by the Utilities Superintendent. Checks all meters and gauges daily to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all boilers and chilled water equipment. Records and tabulates all meter readings and makes calculations as prescribed by the Utilities Superintendent. Maintains daily chiller and boiler logs and reports all potential problems via log entries.
  
  Completes daily water quality test to determine and correct improper chemical balance for boiler and chiller operations.
• Participates in the maintenance and repair of boilers, generators, air compressors, water pumps, fuel oil pumps, fans, and chillers. Assists in the preventative maintenance program designed to address mechanical problems before they become major concerns. Assists Maintenance Mechanics, Refrigeration Mechanics, Electricians, and Senior Plant Operators when requested by the proper authority.
• Completes all housekeeping assignments when requested in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to: floor sweeping and mopping, painting, and insulation repairs.
• Completes other related duties as assigned in support of CUP. Assists and communicates with Senior Plant Operators regarding ordering consumable supplies and other work-related tasks. Attends staff meetings. Operates University-owned vehicles as required. May be required to work during normally unscheduled hours as an essential employee of the University.

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years' experience, or a relevant Technical or vocational degree may substitute for experience.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain upon hire.

• Department: Facilities - Central Utilities Plant
• Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated starting salary is $33,900, commensurate with experience.
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  Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
• Veterans' Preference: Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.
  
  To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date. Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at .
• Considerations: This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. Work schedule is 7am to 7pm and lunch breaks are not scheduled.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.