Central Heating Plant Operator (Part-time, 2nd shift, Weekends)

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a key player to the physical plant operation and control of the Central Heating Plant. Responsible for the overall operation of the Central Heating Plant to include; plant operation duties, inspections and watch standing, and campus alarm monitoring.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Training in HVAC field is required.
Experience in steam plant operation or maintenance.
Experience with computer-based controls, building automation systems, steam and hydronic heating systems, and air conditioning equipment.
Ability to work off ladders, aerial platforms, and lifts.
Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance.
Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
Essential personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed directly by designated personnel during emergency events or inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Some college experience helpful.
Training in building automation systems is preferred.
License as Stationary Engineer preferred
Experience operating commercial refrigeration equipment preferred.
Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting is preferred.
Experience in an institutional or campus setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine daily operations on all steam generating, auxiliary, and ice rink equipment as outlined in the CHP Preventive Maintenance Program.
Monitor and operate steam generation equipment and auxiliaries.
Monitor, analyze, and control manual and automated systems.
Stand boiler plant watch and perform firefighter duties as required and outlined below.
Monitor and record high and low pressure system steam outputs, boiler water temperature, pressure and water levels, as well as fuel pressure.
Maintain accurate logs and records of outside air temperature, feeding water temperature, boiler water levels, receiving water temperature, and steam pressures.
Monitor and operate ice rink equipment to include checking and recording ammonia levels, brine system temperatures.
Operate equipment-using computers, PLCs, meters, hand and power tools.
Utilize mobile devices and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to receive, document, and complete work order requests.
Observing and reporting, through the CMMS, defects, deterioration and wear and tear on the facilities.
Monitor campus building automation system alarms; evaluate issues to determine priorities and appropriate response.
Be available for work on campus when needed for steam equipment inspections and or maintenance/upkeep
Perform other duties as assigned.