Heating & Cooling Power Plant Operators - Entry
About The Position
About the H&C Plant Operator - Entry position: The H&C Plant Operator is a part of our Physical Plant: Heating and Cooling Plant Department within the Facilities Planning and Management Division at UW-Madison. The H&C Plant Operator – Entry position is an entry-level role offering comprehensive on-site training; no experience is required. Candidates with backgrounds in facility engineering, industrial mechanics, or skilled trades—particularly those experienced with large-scale HVAC, refrigeration, or water treatment systems—bring highly transferable skills that make them strong fits for this role. This position also offers excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization. The Operator – Entry position assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and chillers or varying types and capacities, and all associated equipment along with general operations and miscellaneous work duties. This position plays a vital role in a collaborative environment with a team of 4 to 6 Operators where success is driven by strong communication, mutual support, and shared goals. Ongoing/Renewable Full-Time: 100% FTE Hours generally scheduled on site with a rotating 12-hour shift. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position.
Requirements
- Driver's license in accordance with UW-Risk Management requirements
Nice To Haves
- Basic working knowledge of boiler operations, valves, pumps, compressors, fans and piping systems and a mechanical aptitude including the common hand tools
Responsibilities
- Maintains forms, logs, or reports
- Adheres to safety protocols and procedures
- Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the plant and its associated equipment
- Works under direct supervision while on shift operations
- Communicates to/with plant personnel to ensure operational and safety objectives are met
- Makes regular inspections of plant equipment and prepares equipment malfunction reports
- Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment
- Assists with preventative and corrective maintenance as needed
- Starts, stops, and adjusts equipment settings to maintain operational requirements
Benefits
- This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
