Steam Plant Operator; Journey

overview

please see special instructions for more details.

requisition information

requisition number s2935

position number 003863

position classification title

functional title

position type administration - staff

university information

located in north carolina’s third largest city, unc greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. Uncg is recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. Uncg is ranked no. 1 most affordable institution in north carolina for net cost by the n.y. Times and no.

1 in north carolina for social mobility by the wall street journal. Designated an innovation and economic prosperity university by the aplu, uncg is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67m in research and creative activity. The university’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the piedmont triad region in excess of $1b.

primary purpose of the organizational unit

the primary purpose of the steam plant is to operate all boilers in a manner that will provide steam to the university community for food preparation, comfort heating, domestic hot water and humidification in required quantities at the proper time, in a safe, economical and efficient manner. This unit is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of satellite hydronic boilers in various campus buildings and the operation of the future west chiller plant.

position summary

re-post, previous applicants need not re-apply, still under consideration

primary duties of the position include:

• observe, monitor, and operate one (1) 40,000-pound-per-hour and three (3) 50,000-pound-per-hour boilers and all related boiler plant machinery.
• operate the computerized boiler control system.
• perform both corrective and preventive maintenance as required, to ensure a smooth and constant flow of steam to the campus around the clock.
• other duties as determined by the supervisor.

minimum qualifications

high school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience ; or equivalent combination of training and experience . Requires certification .

additional required certifications, licensures, and certificates

preferred qualifications

• niulpe 2nd class license or equal class or grade operator.

alternate option

if no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

special instructions to applicants

applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• name
• company name
• type of reference (professional, supervisor, colleague, academic, or personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• email address
• contact phone number

recruitment range

recruitment range $46,654 - $47,901

org #-department

org #-department utility operations - 56406

work hours of position

work hours of position 2:45pm-11:00pm, (2nd shift)

number of months per year

number of months per year 12

posting requirements

job family

job family operations and skilled trades

career banded title

open date

open date 01/31/2025

close date

close date 03/13/2026

fte

fte 1.000

flsa

flsa non-exempt

ada/time-limited

if time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

salary grade equivalency

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key responsibilities

• operate central heating system plant and auxiliary equipment
• operate and control boilers using hmi system loop commanders.
• operate and control boilers using the hmi computer interface unit.
• perform all necessary plant configuration changes to safely and efficiently supply the campus with steam.
• blow down the magnetrol low-level cutout switch.
• blow down the reliance boiler safety device.
• blow down the visual water level indicator.
• blow down the boiler mud drum.
• monitor the continuous…