Heating Plant Operator

position details

position information

posting date: 08/31/2026

closing date: open until filled

position number: 0410600

position title: heating plant operator

hiring range minimum: $43.46

hiring range maximum: $43.46

union type: seiu

seiu level: u

flsa status: non-exempt

employment category: regular full time

scheduled months per year: 12

scheduled hours per week: 40

schedule:

location of position: hanover, nh

remote work eligibility? Onsite only

is this a term position? No

if yes, length of term in months. N/a

is this a grant funded position? No

the heating plant provides heating steam and co-generates electricity on a 24-hour basis for all of the college’s gpo and orl buildings. The plant operator is responsible for the operation of the plant’s electrical generators and electrical distribution system, emergency diesel generator, and turbine auxiliaries. The operator is also responsible for the oversight of all plant equipment and systems including the flow of steam and electric out of the heating plant.

The position is also responsible for: responding to telephone requests for after-hours assistance from members of the college community; maintaining the station log book and communicating information to appropriate plant and/or fo&m personnel. Monitors and reports fire alarms. Monitors and responds to computer energy management system alarms. Alerts appropriate fo&m personnel to equipment malfunctions and emergencies.

required qualifications - education and yrs exp: high school plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

required qualifications - skills, knowledge and abilities:

• five years of relevant power plant maintenance and boiler operations experience; or post-secondary technical school degree in power plant operation; or the equivalent.
• ability to pass an annual hearing test and willingness to partake in a hearing conservation program.
• high school graduate or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

preferred qualifications:

• working knowledge of and skill in the operation of high pressure steam boilers, turbine generators, and high voltage electrical distribution systems.
• successful completion of plant operator training guidelines.
• knowledge of facility operating permits and emissions limits in order to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• must be computer literate and proficient in current methods of computer-automated boiler control.
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to communicate effectively with a wide variety of college personnel.
• ability to follow oral and written instructions and flow diagrams.
• must demonstrate sound judgment and good problem-solving skills.
• must be in good physical condition, able to perform strenuous physical labor under extreme high temperature conditions, and able to work on ladders.
• willingness to work shift hours as assigned and to work overtime when required.
• must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: hazardous waste storage and handling; spill prevention controls and countermeasures; driver safety; hazard communication; lock-out/tag-out; respirator training, fit, and physical examination; working in confined spaces

campus services hr

department contact phone number:

department contact for cover letter and title: william d riehl, assistant director of utility operations

department contact's phone number: 646-2133

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