Energy Plant Operator I
City of Rapid City, SD
ProductionJob category
ProductionSalary: $21.77 - $23.34 Hourly
Location : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202500037
Department: The Monument
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
ABOUT US
The Monument provides and maintains a user-friendly facility for entertainment, concerts, plays, conventions, sporting events, and civic gatherings to enrich the lives of the people in the Black Hills area. While doing so, we provide extraordinary customer service and safety standards which provide a memorable experience for all The Monument guests.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including free health insurance premiums for employees, 6% employer-matching retirement through SDRS, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave time off. Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.
Union
This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.
Position Details
ABOUT OUR JOB
The Energy Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling the City/School facility management systems (FMS) and the Energy Plant equipment in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Performs shift work with the primary shift being at night and will fill in for other shifts as needed. Any hours worked between the hours of 9 pm to 7 am qualifies for a shift differential of $1.00.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Additional Information
ABOUT YOU
We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply if you possess the following minimum requirements:
Qualifications:
City of Rapid City Benefit Summary
Explore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.
Health Care Program
Health - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses.
Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account.
Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date.
Retirement Plan
The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.
The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Paid Time Off
Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity.
Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.
Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply.
Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract.
Life Insurance
The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.
Wellsteps
Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation.
AFLAC
The City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, click on the weblink
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If you have specific questions, contact Human Resources.
Location : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202500037
Department: The Monument
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
ABOUT US
The Monument provides and maintains a user-friendly facility for entertainment, concerts, plays, conventions, sporting events, and civic gatherings to enrich the lives of the people in the Black Hills area. While doing so, we provide extraordinary customer service and safety standards which provide a memorable experience for all The Monument guests.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including free health insurance premiums for employees, 6% employer-matching retirement through SDRS, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave time off. Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.
Union
This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.
Position Details
ABOUT OUR JOB
The Energy Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling the City/School facility management systems (FMS) and the Energy Plant equipment in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Performs shift work with the primary shift being at night and will fill in for other shifts as needed. Any hours worked between the hours of 9 pm to 7 am qualifies for a shift differential of $1.00.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Uses facility management systems (FMS) to monitor and control HVAC, lighting, water, sewer, and security systems for various City and school buildings and facilities.
- Serves as primary customer telephone contact for scheduling, adjusting, and addressing problems and complaints for equipment tied to FMS and initiates work orders to field personnel to resolve relative problems.
- Works independently while on shift to follow established policies and procedures for operating FMS, equipment tied to FMS, and Energy Plant equipment.
- Observes Energy Plant equipment gauges and controls and record data on hourly and daily log sheets.
- Performs minor programming on FMS.
- Performs custodial duties.
Additional Information
ABOUT YOU
We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply if you possess the following minimum requirements:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one-year related experience as an HVAC plant operator, or maintenance worker in an HVAC plant operation and associated mechanical equipment systems.
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in HVAC, or related field preferred.
- A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.
- Must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain within 30 days from the date of hire.
City of Rapid City Benefit Summary
Explore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.
Health Care Program
Health - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses.
Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account.
Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date.
Retirement Plan
The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.
The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Paid Time Off
Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity.
Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.
Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply.
Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract.
Life Insurance
The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.
Wellsteps
Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation.
AFLAC
The City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, click on the weblink
click
If you have specific questions, contact Human Resources.
JOB SUMMARY
Energy Plant Operator ICity of Rapid City, SD
Rapid City
7 days ago
N/A
Full-time