Utility Plant Operator

Bucknell University

21h • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Bucknell University is seeking candidates to fill a vital role in the Utility Plant. The Utility Plant Operator will operates the boilers, turbine generator, chill water plant, and general equipment in accordance with utility plant procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, crouch, push/pull, bend, stoop, climb stairs/ladders, kneel/squat

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical training or degree
• 1 year experience maintaining and repairing or operating industrial equipment, such as boilers, pumps compressors and chillers
• 4 years experience maintaining and repairing or operating industrial equipment, such as boilers, pumps compressors and chillers

Responsibilities

• Performs hourly readings of boilers and chilled water plant parameters and documents readings.
• Performs multiple daily chemical tests for waters in the boilers and the chilled water plant and adjusts chemical addition rates accordingly.
• Maintains boilers, turbine generator, and chilled water plant and associated equipment.
• Performs corrective maintenance based on faults and indications using critical knowledge of plant design and operations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintains cleanliness of workspace and organization of tools, parts, and equipment in the work space.
• Operates boilers, turbine generators and chilled water plant including adjusting operation/parameters based on weather conditions and campus demands.
• Monitors campus chilled water systems/equipment via Building Automation System.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves.
• Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
• Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

What This Job Offers

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