Utility Operator II

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Omaha, NE

FMP-Utilities

Business & Finance

Full-Time Regular

As directed by supervisor

No remote/telecommuting opportunity

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of all equipment associated with utility plant and distribution system serving the UNMC /Neb Med campus. Starts, operates, and shuts down boilers and their auxiliaries, chillers and their auxiliaries, generators and their auxiliaries, and all other necessary plant equipment from a central control room. Responsible for the operation and monitoring of the 13.8 KV and 5KV electrical distribution system serving the UNMC /Neb Med campus.

Directs the activities and provides training to the Utility Operator I. Performs preventative and routine maintenance as assigned.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required Education

High School education or equivalent. (Will consider two years post high school education in a related vocational technical trade program/related experience.)

Required Experience

2 years. Experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment to include fundamental knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems. (Will consider two years post high school education in a related vocational technical trade program/related experience.)

Required License

Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and a valid City of Omaha 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license.

Required Computer Applications

Not Applicable.

Required Other Computer Applications

Demonstrated ability to operate industrial or commercial control systems.

Required Additional Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings and layouts. Demonstrated mechanical and operational aptitude.

Preferred Education

Relevant coursework/specialized training from technical school, trade school, community college, apprenticeship program, and/or related education program.

Preferred Experience

NA

Preferred License

No

Preferred Computer Applications

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.

Preferred Other Computer Applications

NA

Preferred Additional Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

NA

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Do you have experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment to include fundamental knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems?

  • Yes
  • No

• * If you do have experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment to include fundamental knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems, please elaborate. (If No, indicate NA)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Do you have a valid City of Omaha 1st, 2nd or 3rd Grade Stationary Engineer license?

  • Yes
  • No

• * Do you have the ability to operate industrial or commercial control systems?

  • Yes
  • No

• * How did you hear about this position?

  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other

• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?

  • Yes
  • No

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