Power Plant Operator II

University of Wisconsin Stout • Green Bay, WI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

At the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, our physical infrastructure is the foundation that allows us to provide access to higher education across Northeast Wisconsin. As a Power Plant Operator II, you take ownership of our central physical plant, driving the operational reliability of high-capacity boilers, chillers, electrical generation equipment, and compressed air systems. In this crucial role, you do more than log readings and adjust water chemistry—you directly empower success by maintaining a safe, climate-controlled environment where students, faculty, and researchers can thrive. Together, we rise when our central systems run seamlessly, and your technical vigilance keeps our entire campus energized. Built for a hands-on mechanical technician who takes pride in proactive problem-solving, this 24/7 rotating shift role (including nights, weekends, and holidays) calls for an operator ready to advance fearlessly against complex mechanical and electrical challenges. Working alongside a dedicated facilities team that values building community and expressing gratitude for every team member's contribution, you will execute routine maintenance, handle emergency responses, and support cross-departmental utility needs. If you bring strong technical instincts, respect for safety, and a desire to keep critical infrastructure performing at peak efficiency, we invite you to power the future at UW-Green Bay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent at time of application
• Possess knowledge of basic safety rules and regulations
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude

Nice To Haves

• 1 year operating and maintaining high pressure steam boilers or an ASOPE PPOE3 license
• 1 years operating centrifugal chillers with a chilled water system
• Experience using and monitoring a building automation system

Responsibilities

• Assist with jobs and tasks as assigned from different departments around campus.
• Duties may include cleaning and testing air conditioners and refrigerators, repair and fabrication of equipment as needed, painting of different equipment and/or any other task as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment
• Operates, maintains, and repairs air compressors and all related equipment to supply campus compressed air services
• Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers of varying types and capacities and associated equipment
• Operates, maintains, and repairs chillers of various types and sizes and all related equipment
• Takes readings from charts, meters, gauges, and related tools at established intervals and records information on daily log sheets or logbooks
• Operates, maintains, and repairs Electrical Generation equipment of various types and all related equipment
• Performs planned and emergency maintenance of all plant equipment
• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures
• Analyzes data and communicates recommendations on equipment and systems operations, both verbally and in written reports
• Performs water testing, monitoring, documentation, and adjusting of various chemistry and water treatment related equipment.

Benefits

• Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
• Dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
• 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave.
• 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

What This Job Offers

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