Boiler/Chiller Operator Trainee

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,208 - 55,255; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington is seeking an individual for the Facility Operations role, which involves the maintenance of utility systems. The candidate will perform various tasks, from operating machinery to ensuring a safe work environment, showcasing versatile skills in communication and organization.

This position demands a high school diploma and experience in a mechanical environment. Extensive benefits are offered, enhancing overall employment satisfaction, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year of verifiable experience in an industrial/mechanical/trade/utility type of environment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to complete required safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform ash and soot removal, unload coal trucks, and maintain coal systems.
• Fire boilers and perform water treatment and maintenance.
• Monitor chilled water system and respond to alarms.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Time management and priority setting

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Operational tools and machinery

Job description

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

Responsibilities

• Performs ash and soot removal, unloads coal trucks, fills bunkers, and general ash and coal maintenance.
• Fires boilers, samples and treats water, general water treatment, and boiler maintenance.
• Monitors chilled water system and responds to alarms as needed.
• Attends all mandatory and on-the-job training sessions.
• Performs other duties as needed relating to the operation and/or maintenance of the utility production and distribution systems.

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience

Required

• 1 year of verifiable experience working in an industrial/mechanical/trade/utility type of environment.

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to learn how to utilize relevant tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials and methods associated with the mechanical, electrical or operational type maintenance field. Coal conveyor systems, boiler systems, chiller systems, electrical distribution and their sub-systems. Tools involved in ash pulling, painting, cleaning, drilling, light bulb changing, parts delivery, water analysis and maintenance at a semi-skilled level. Personal Protective Equipment: Hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots, hearing protection, work gloves, respirator.
• Ability to complete required safety programs.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email utility.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

This is a 3-step tiered training program. Level 1 and 2 yearly salary is $50,232.00.

Level 1 and 2- 85% of full Operator rate

Level 3 and 4 - 95% of full Operator rate

Operator - 100% of full Operator rate

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Energy & Utilities

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.