Boiler Operator

University System of New Hampshire; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire seeks a Co-Gen Boiler Operator to oversee the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of heating and electrical systems across the campus Co-Gen facility and related boiler rooms. This role ensures a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting reliable steam distribution and campus power.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with high pressure steam and 700HP boilers, and can coordinate after-hours tasks.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical distribution and high pressure steam systems.
• Experience in a college/university setting and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong reading/writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor heating and electrical systems for the Co-Gen facility and boilers at All Well and PE Center.
• Respond to after-hours calls and perform minor repairs on university buildings, structures, machinery and equipment.
• Adjust building access schedules using Johnson Controls P2000 software after hours as needed.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Steam systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Vocational school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Johnson Controls P2000

Job description

The Co-Gen Boiler Operator will be responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance of all heating and electrical operations for the Co-Gen facility to ensure a safe and healthy work and residential environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the University. This position requires monitoring and maintenance of the Co-Gen facility which provides steam through an underground centralized distribution system to the campus. The Co-Gen facility also provides backup/emergency electrical power to the main campus grid. This position requires extensive knowledge and understanding of all phases of electrical distribution, high pressure steam systems and maintenance skills. This position will also perform general maintenance services and related repairs to university buildings, structures, machinery and equipment after hours as needed. Requires a highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple priorities, ability to organize and perform under pressure.

The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 per hour.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operations, monitoring and maintenance of all heating and electrical operations for the Co-Gen facility, the 2 pellet boilers at the All Well building, and the 2 oil fired boilers at the PE Center.
• Respond to after hours calls from students and staff and make minor repairs to university buildings, structures, machinery and equipment as needed
• Make adjustments to building access schedules using Johnson Controls P2000 software after hours as needed

Requirements:

Minimum Education & Experience

• Vocational school graduation or equivalent.
• Fuel and Electricity procurement experience.
• Experience in a college/university setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of all phases of electrical distribution, high pressure steam systems and maintenance skills
• A highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple priorities
• Ability to organize and perform under pressure.
• Knowledge of all tools, materials, methods and hazards of trade.
• Skill in the use of tools of the trade.
• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy lifting
• Trouble-shooting skill
• Ability to read blue prints
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability and knowledge to perform required chemical tests
• Knowledge of operation of boilers (700HP), high pressure steam systems.
• Knowledge of generators (1.3 MW) and all phase of electrical distributions.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license
• Must be available to work occasional scheduled or unscheduled overtime, as required.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts that include holidays, nights and weekends.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$20.98 - $34.68

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Plymouth

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.