Heat Plant Lead

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Heat Plant Lead to supervise a team of Heat Plant Operators and coordinate maintenance and daily boiler plant operations. The Lead trains, equips, and schedules maintenance functions to meet campus standards.

The role requires proficiency in boiler-related areas or equivalent plant operator experience, with a focus on safety and reliability in a campus environment.

Qualifications

• Requires NASOE – Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 2nd Class or ASME Certification and proficiency in 3 of: Start/Stop auxiliary boilers, Chemistry test/maintenance, MSEA JCI 388 class, DA switching, boiler switching.
• Or 4 years Plant Operator Experience with proficiency in 3 of the listed areas.
• Or Field Related Associate's Degree + 1 year plant operation experience with 3 of the listed areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of Heat Plant Operators in performing maintenance of boiler plant.
• Schedule and coordinate related maintenance activities.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of boiler operators and maintenance functions.
• Coordinate campus standards into daily maintenance activities and schedule emergency assistance.

Skills

Start/Stop auxiliary boilers

Chemistry test/maintenance

DA switching

Boiler switching

Education

NASOE – Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 2nd Class

ASME Certification

4 Years Plant Operator Experience

Tools

Field Related Associate's Degree + 1 years experience

Job description

Heat Plant Lead

Requisition Number: S02442P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule: Might possibly be:

4pm – 12am

OR

12am – 7am

Pay Grade: N26

Salary:

The annual salary for this position starts at $41,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Lead team of Heat Plant Operators in performing maintenance of boiler plant. Schedule and coordinate related maintenance activities. The Lead oversees the day-to-day operation of boiler operators who are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the steam plant. The Lead equips, trains, and schedules maintenance functions. The Lead will work closely with all Operations' staff to coordinate campus standards into daily maintenance activities and to schedule necessary assistance for emergency maintenance needs.

Required Qualifications:

NASOE – Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 2nd Class or ASME Certification + must be able to demonstrate proficiency in 3 of the following areas: Start/Stop auxiliary boilers + Chemistry test/maintenance + MSEA JCI 388 class + DA switching + boiler switching

OR

4 Years Plant Operator Experience +must be able to demonstrate proficiency in 3 of the following areas: Start/Stop auxiliary boilers + Chemistry test/maintenance + MSEA JCI 388 class + DA switching + boiler switching

OR

Field Related Associate's Degree + 1 years experience plant operation +must be able to demonstrate proficiency in 3 of the following areas: Start/Stop auxiliary boilers + Chemistry test/maintenance + MSEA JCI 388 class + DA switching + boiler switching

(1 years of Plumbing or HVAC experience can be substituted for 1 year of Plant Operator experience OR 2 years of facilities experience can be substituted for 1 year of Plant Operator experience, however must have 1 year of specific operator experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Job Open Date: 08/03/2026

Review Date: 08/13/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete.

Screening of applications will begin August 13, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.Agility is emphasized.Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.,Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position., Grasping.Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling.Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas.Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion.Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position:Heavy work.Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm's reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: The worker is subject to environmental conditions.Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , The worker is subject to outside environmental changes. No effective protection from the weather. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions.Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to extreme cold.Temperatures typically below 32 for periods of more than one hour.Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity., The worker is subject to extreme heat.Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. , The worker is subject to noise.There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to vibration.Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. , The worker is subject to hazards.Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions.One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. , The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. , The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).