Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R104749

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must pass a pre-employment physical.

Position Description:

The Plant Operator II position assists the Plant Operator with the maintenance for the oil, and gas fired boilers, centrifugal refrigeration equipment, and underground tunnel system for the steam and chilled water distribution. This is an essential position and position requires person to be available to work various work schedules. Must be insurable through the University Vehicle Insurance Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and repair steam plant equipment to make sure it is safe, reliable, and efficient production of steam. Reduce system “down time” and eliminate steam and/or water leakage in the plant.

• Steam distribution systems maintenance – ensure there is safe and efficient supply of steam and chill water to the campus via the tunnel system. Keep accurate inspection records of the tunnel system. Reduce steam and/or water leakage in the distribution system.

• Chilled water operations – Operate the chillers in a safe and efficient manner. Maintain logs and chilled water operating systems. Perform accurate chemical tests on the chilled water systems. Inject water treatment chemicals as directed.

• Chilled water systems maintenance – make adjustments to the chilled water operating equipment as needed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the chilled water production equipment. Clean and maintain strainers, cooling towers and tubes.

• Boiler and chiller water chemical treatment.

• Recordkeeping – complete and turn in required paperwork, collect data for steam and chilled waterlogs and make sure inspection records are updated as needed.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.