Market Range: 09

Hiring Salary: $27.00/Hourly (Non-licensed)

$28.00/Hourly (Licensed First-Class Steam Operating)

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Senior Power Plant Operator tests and maintains all treated water systems, and operates the high-pressure boiler, power plant, and cooling plant for the Health Science Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operates heating and cooling plant equipment that includes boilers that generate pressure in excess of 15 PSI and centrifugal chillers ranging in size up to 1500 tons.
2. Logs entries daily as to the functions of the equipment daily check sheet.
3. Repairs equipment as necessary.
4. Performs routine maintenance tasks associated with the boilers and chillers, including the sump pumps, fan and cooling tower repairs.
5. Performs daily water sample readings from the condensate, condenser and chill water loops.
6. Generates and maintains electronic and paper records.
7. Orders parts through the supervisor.
8. Cleans and maintains all mechanical rooms that houses a boiler.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience assisting in the operation of high-pressure boilers in excess of 15 PSI, operating boilers greater than 5HP and monitor refrigeration equipment greater than 40 ton

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Candidate must have Shelby County Third Class Steam Operating license. Candidate must have Shelby County First Class Steam Operating license OR obtain within one year of employment. Must have a valid Driver's License. (Shelby County First Class Refrigeration Operating license is preferred.). (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must ability to lift 75 lbs. and to climb and work from ladders for an extended period.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position is required to report to designated work location to ensure the operation of essential campus functions or departments during an emergency, or when the University has suspended or delayed operations. May frequently work weekends and evenings.