Boiler Plant Operator ; Utility Plant Operator

Utility Plant Operator I

Are you an experienced boiler plant or utility plant professional looking for a role where your work directly impacts an entire campus community? Join our Facilities Management team as a Utility Plant Operator I, where you'll play a critical role in maintaining the systems that provide heating, steam, and domestic hot water to campus facilities.

This position combines hands-on mechanical and plumbing maintenance with utility plant operations. Working under the direction of Utility Operators and Plant Supervisors, you'll help ensure the reliable operation of steam boilers, piping systems, pumps, pressure regulators, and associated plant equipment while supporting preventative maintenance programs that keep campus operations running safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with boiler plant experience who enjoys troubleshooting mechanical systems, working independently, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Play a vital role in supporting campus operations and infrastructure
• Gain valuable experience operating and maintaining central utility plant systems
• Work alongside experienced utility plant professionals
• Opportunities to develop advanced utility plant and boiler operations expertise
• Stable, full-time position with a collaborative team environment

What You'll Do

Utility Plant Maintenance & Pipe Trades (60%)

• Perform preventative maintenance on steam, water, and piping systems
• Repair pipe leaks, drips, and other mechanical system deficiencies
• Assist Utility Operators with maintenance and repair of utility plant equipment
• Inspect equipment and identify abnormal conditions such as leaks, unusual noises, excessive temperatures, and worn components
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory information, work orders, and labor documentation
• Update preventative maintenance task sheets and assist in maintaining maintenance programs
• Maintain clean and safe mechanical rooms and equipment spaces
• Utilize computer systems including Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and recordkeeping

Utility Plant Operations (30%)

• Operate, monitor, service, and assist in the repair of steam boilers and associated equipment
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and plant performance
• Generate operational logs, maintenance schedules, and preventative maintenance records
• Assist with water treatment and chemical treatment programs
• Test, analyze, and record steam and water system chemistry
• Troubleshoot alarms and equipment failures and support corrective actions
• Maintain plant operations during equipment, utility, or fuel supply disruptions

General Maintenance & Campus Support (10%)

• Perform corrective maintenance activities in campus buildings
• Test steam traps and verify operation of safety devices
• Inspect piping systems for leaks and operational issues
• Drive university vehicles to transport tools, supplies, and equipment
• Respond to service calls and assist with emergency maintenance situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful Utility Plant Operators demonstrate:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset
• Attention to detail and thorough documentation practices
• Willingness to ask questions and continue learning
• Dependability and flexibility to support plant operations when needed
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Working Environment

This position works primarily in utility plant, mechanical room, and campus facility environments. Work may involve exposure to heat, mechanical equipment, steam systems, chemicals used in water treatment, and other industrial maintenance conditions. The role requires physical activity including standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and working around operating mechanical systems.

Please note:

this position reports to campus for the following shifts:

- Wednesday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM;
Thursday-Friday 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM;
Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Join a team whose work is essential to keeping campus buildings operational, comfortable, and safe. If you have utility plant experience and enjoy solving complex mechanical…