Plant Operator

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

10d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Operator works at New Mexico State University's Central Utility Plant, where staff manage the production and distribution of essential utilities—including heating, cooling, and power—to support campus facility operations. The position monitors water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, and closed-loop systems and requires maintaining a State High Pressure Boiler License issued under the State Construction Industries Division.

This role is designated as a primary key position under the All Hazard Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). In an emergency, the employee is required to report to work unless a supervisor or public safety authorities direct otherwise for health and safety reasons. The position is based in Las Cruces and has a standard Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. work schedule.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must maintain a State High Pressure Boiler License per the State Construction Industries Division.
• Ability to perform considerable physical activity; physical work is more than 70% of the job.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with extensive safety precautions and potentially protective equipment in an environment with unusual elements and potentially dangerous materials or situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage or support the production and distribution of heating, cooling, and power for facility operations.
• Monitor water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, and closed-loop systems.
• Maintain a State High Pressure Boiler License per the State Construction Industries Division.
• Report to work during emergencies as a primary key position under the COOP, unless directed otherwise for health and safety reasons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED