Central Plant Operator - Facilities Services

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC is seeking a Central Plant Operator for its Facilities Services team at the Main Campus Jackson location to ensure efficient operation of the central plant and related equipment, including boilers, chillers and pumps. The role demands a strong understanding of central plant systems and safety procedures.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED with two years of related experience and a valid driver's license. Vocational stationary engineering training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience operating and maintaining boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, utility systems, or industrial mechanical equipment.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Vocational or technical training in stationary engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain central plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, and related systems.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on central plant equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and system failures.
• Perform necessary repairs or coordinate with other facilities technicians on complex repairs.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs, and logs of central plant operations.
• Implement energy-saving measures to reduce operational costs.

Skills

Central plant knowledge

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

On-call/rotating shifts

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00053540

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

Fac Services-Central Plant

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Central Plant Operator - Facilities Services

Job Summary:

To ensure efficient operation of our central plant and related equipment. To maintain the functionality and safety of UMMC’s critical infrastructure including, boilers, chillers and pumps.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience with operating and maintaining boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, utility systems, or industrial mechanical equipment.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:

Valid Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Vocational or technical training in stationary engineering.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of central plant equipment, including boilers, chillers and HVAC systems; Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems; Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work independently and in a team, including on-call and rotating shift schedules; Physical fitness and the ability to lift heavy equipment and perform manual tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain central plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, and related systems.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on central plant equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and system failures.
• Perform necessary repairs or coordinate and collaborate with other facilities technicians on complex repairs.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment, and assist in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs, as well as detailed logs of central plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Implement energy-saving measures and strategies to reduce operational costs.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

08/28/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):