Heat Plant Lead

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Title

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S02442P

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 40

Months per year 12

Might possibly be:
4pm – 12am
OR
12am – 7am

Pay Grade

Pay Grade N26

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function

Lead team of Heat Plant Operators in performing maintenance of boiler plant. Schedule and coordinate related maintenance activities. The Lead oversees the day-to-day operation of boiler operators who are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the steam plant. The Lead equips, trains, and schedules maintenance functions. The Lead will work closely with all Operations’ staff to coordinate campus standards into daily maintenance activities and to schedule necessary assistance for emergency maintenance needs.

• NASOE – Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 2nd Class or ASME Certification + must be able to demonstrate proficiency in 3 of the following areas:
  Start/Stop auxiliary boilers + Chemistry test/maintenance + MSEA JCI 388 class + DA switching + boiler switching
• 4 Years Plant Operator Experience +must be able to demonstrate proficiency in 3 of the following areas:
  Start/Stop auxiliary boilers + Chemistry test/maintenance + MSEA JCI 388 class + DA switching + boiler switching
• Field Related Associate’s Degree + 1 years experience plant operation +must be able to demonstrate proficiency in 3 of the following areas:
  Start/Stop auxiliary boilers + Chemistry test/maintenance + MSEA JCI 388 class + DA switching + boiler switching
• (1 years of Plumbing or HVAC experience can be substituted for 1 year of Plant Operator experience OR 2 years of facilities experience can be substituted for 1 year of Plant Operator experience, however must have 1 year of specific operator experience)

A successful candidate will be willing to

Background Check? Yes

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date 08/03/2026

Review Date 08/13/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Annual salary for this position starts at $41,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.

The position comes with a generous benefits package .

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

, Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

, Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to…