Boiler Operator

CP16 Plymouth State University; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University is seeking a skilled facilities technician to oversee the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of heating and electrical systems across campus facilities, including the Co-Gen, pellet boilers, and oil-fired boilers. The role requires after-hours response, minor repairs, and adjusting building access schedules with Johnson Controls P2000.

The ideal candidate has vocational training, experience in fuel and electricity procurement, and strong knowledge of electrical

Qualifications

• Vocational school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience in fuel and electricity procurement.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical distribution and high‑pressure steam systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Read blueprints with good writing and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

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.

Skills

Electrical distribution

High pressure steam systems

Multitasking

Reading blueprints

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Vocational school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Johnson Controls P2000

Job description

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.

Compensation Pay Range

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.

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.

Location

Plymouth

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Are you an employee of KSC, PSU, UNH or the system office? The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State. With approximately 30,000 enrolled students annually and more than 90,000 alumni living in state, the institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire - Durham, the University of New Hampshire School of Law, the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.