Central Utility Plant (CUP) Operator

U.S. Facilities Inc.; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Facilities Inc. is seeking a Central Utility Plant Operator in King of Prussia. This role involves operating and maintaining high-pressure steam boilers and large chillers, with qualifications including extensive experience and knowledge of building automation systems. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, knowledgeable in safety compliance, and can perform both routine and emergency maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam boilers.
• Strong knowledge of building automation systems and programming.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent or team work.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain steam boilers and chillers.
• Perform routine and emergency repairs to systems and equipment.
• Document equipment status and provide detailed shift reports.

Skills

Building mechanical systems

Building electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Universal Technician certification

State certified boiler operator license

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility maintenance services company, is currently accepting resumes for the position of Central Utility Plant Operator for its King of Prussia, Pennsylvania location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate, monitor and maintain steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers and all associated auxiliary equipment.
• Operate, monitor and maintain building automation systems associated with all boilers, chillers, water systems and auxiliaries.
• Perform routine and emergency repairs to electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery, systems and equipment.
• Perform all chemical treatment testing and monitoring associated with steam, cooling towers and chilled and hot water systems.
• Ability to follow and perform detailed preventative maintenance tasks.
• Responds to alarms and takes appropriate action to correct and communicate all issues.
• Document and record all operating equipment status and provide detailed shift information.
• Complies with all Federal, State, local and company policies regarding regulatory compliance and safety.

May be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth above to address business needs and changing business practices.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Five or more years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam boiler, large tonnage refrigeration chillers and various building automation systems
• Five or more years' experience with various building automation systems including programming knowledge, operation and troubleshooting.
• Must have strong background and knowledge in building mechanical and electrical systems
• Universal Technician for CFC and State certified boiler operator license preferred.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of all applicable OSHA governed safety requirements.
• Must have basic computer skills including all Microsoft applications.
• Must provide personal hand tools normally associated with work of an industrial nature.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently or as a team.
• Willing to work varying shifts, holidays, overtime and emergency call in coverage.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

U.S. Facilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities