Campus Utility Plant Operator: Boiler & Systems Expert

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

Job summary

Kutztown University’s Facilities team seeks Utility Plant Operators to operate, monitor, maintain, and repair boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment across campus to support essential services.

The position can be Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 based on education, training, and experience; starting salaries are $39,287 for Operator 1 and $44,273 for Operator 2. This role is essential personnel with potential shift requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required or preferred.
• Terminal degree/certificate in mechanical technology with boiler/engine operation.
• 1+ years experience with steam and water distribution systems.
• 1+ years experience operating, maintaining, and repairing boiler/plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment.
• Support campus utility services and ensure reliability of critical systems.
• Provide lead work direction to utility plant personnel as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Mechanical technology degree/certificate

Job description

Kutztown University’s Facilities team seeks Utility Plant Operators to operate, monitor, maintain, and repair boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment across campus to support essential services.

The position can be Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 based on education, training, and experience; starting salaries are $39,287 for Operator 1 and $44,273 for Operator 2. This role is essential personnel with potential shift requirements.