Utility Plant Operator

The start date of this position is on or after August 15, 2026.

Posting Number

Posting Number S379P

Posting Summary

Job Title Utility Plant Operator 2

Type of Employment Full Time

Bargaining Unit AFSCME

FLSA Non-Exempt

Salary Range $44,273

Position Classification Utility Plant Operator 2 Group 4, level 1

Operates a steam generating plant as safely and efficiently as possible, main objective being preventative maintenance. This position is considered an essential personnel position.

• Testing boiler water and controlling it with proper amounts of chemicals, adjusting continuous blowdown and manual blowdowns, test condensate return water, check water softeners and regenerate if needed, check entire plant for proper operation, make adjustments as needed, repair all steam, water, oil, and air leaks, lubricate pumps, fans, and all auxiliary equipment. Change oil in the air compressor and emergency generator as needed.
• Open and clean, and inspect boiler drums, and fireboxes, close and ready them for operation. Make improvements such as extending water and airlines to convenient locations.
• During yearly shutdown, pack all pumps and valves. Open, clean, and inspect condensate tank, deaerator, blow-off tank and unit steam heater. Make any repair and adjustments that cannot be made during operations.
• Supervise plant operation on assigned shift.
• Operate pipe-threading machine when necessary to do pipe fitting. Make various gaskets when required with gasket tool.
• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on the outside steam system during long-term shutdowns of the Heating Plant. Test and maintain proper chemical levels in the campus cooling towers. Make the necessary adjustments to the Niagara Energy Management System.

The start date of this position is on or after August 15, 2026.

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of utility plant systems and related equipment.
• Knowledge of utility plant hazards and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret chart recorders.
• Ability to operate and configure data loggers and collect, store, and analyze the data.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• One year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1 (commonwealth title); or
• One year of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six months of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment.

Is travel to other Penn West campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

N/A

Work Hours Rotating Shifts

Posting Date 06/05/2026

Closing Date 06/20/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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