Utility Plant Operator @ UNC
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Maintenance/Cleaning
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Department Information
The University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado, population over 100,000, an hour's drive north of Denver, and within driving distance of the Rocky Mountains. UNC has an enrollment of over 12,000 students who attend classes on the 250-acre campus, and is large enough to provide true University opportunities, and small enough to treat students and employees as individuals.
State classified employee benefits include medical, dental, life, flexible spending, PERA retirement, and tuition waiver for employees.
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Job SummarySupply high temperature hot water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For the purpose of domestic hot water, heat and air conditioning for all UNC classrooms, offices and dormitory buildings.
Monitor all functions of the UNC heat plant, so as to supply a continuous supply of high temperature hot water to all UNC buildings. Maintain and operate high temperature hot water boilers and associated equipment. Assist HVAC shop as needed.
Job ResponsibilitiesMonitor/Inspection - 50%
Visually inspect, monitor and record readings of boiler, pumps and air compressors temperature and pressure, compression tanks pressure, and outside air temperature on an hourly basis.
Water Chemical Analysis/Treatment - 10%
Water chemical analysis and treatment for boilers, city water, system water, colling towers water and water softeners. Adjust treatment program to maintain proper chemical balance.
Maintain Environment - 20%
Maintain clean environment for proper function and operation of equipment and computers.
Preventative Maintenance - 20%
Perform preventative maintenance on a daily, monthly and annual basis depending on function and use.
Valid Drivers' License Required.
Minimum Qualifications , Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency RequirementThis posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification DescriptionD6E1XX
Utility Plant Operator I
Minimum Qualifications:
Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Education And ExperienceA combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years
Appeal RightsAs an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice:
Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn:
Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . Email address: dpa_s The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available orado.gov
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Important note: Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a Human Resource professional to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job announcement. Clearly document in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections on your application any and all specialized work experience, skills, education, and accomplishments that relate to the position duties and minimum qualifications.
No inferences will be made regarding your education or experience, only what is stated and provided in your application materials will be used to evaluate your qualifications. We will offer a salary that is commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate.
All potential University of Northern Colorado employees may be subject to successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record review, physical, and/or a drug test.
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