Campus Utility Plant Operator 1/2 — Boilers & Systems

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kutztown University invites applications for Utility Plant Operator positions within the Facilities team. The role focuses on safe and efficient operation of campus utility plant systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and pumps to support essential services.

Candidates may qualify as Operator 1 or Operator 2 based on education, training, and experience; placement will reflect qualification. This is an essential position with duties that may require responding during university

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience as a Utility Plant Helper; or Six (6) months of experience assisting in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment used to generate and distribute steam, hot water, chilled water, and emergency power services across campus.
• Assume responsibility for plant operations during assigned shifts and provide lead work direction to utility plant personnel as needed.
• Commit to safety, reliability, customer service, and maintaining essential campus utility services in support of the University's educational mission.

Job description

Kutztown University invites applications for Utility Plant Operator positions within the Facilities team. The role focuses on safe and efficient operation of campus utility plant systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and pumps to support essential services.

Candidates may qualify as Operator 1 or Operator 2 based on education, training, and experience; placement will reflect qualification. This is an essential position with duties that may require responding during university