On-Call Heating Plant Operator – Campus

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 42,705 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Central Heating Plant Operator on an on-call, part-time basis. Based on the CHP operations, you will manage steam generation, watchstanding, and alarm monitoring to ensure campus facilities run smoothly.

You will perform routine daily operations, monitor systems, maintain logs, and assist with maintenance tasks during the 32-week academic year. Training in HVAC and building automation is preferred; licensing is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college experience helpful.
• Training in HVAC field is required.
• Training in building automation systems is preferred.
• License as Stationary Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine daily operations on all steam generating, auxiliary, and ice rink equipment as outlined in the CHP Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Monitor and operate steam generation equipment and auxiliaries.
• Monitor, analyze, and control manual and automated systems.
• Stand boiler plant watch and perform firefighter duties as required.
• Monitor and record pressures, temperatures, and water levels; track fuel pressure.
• Maintain logs of environmental readings and system parameters.
• Operate ice rink equipment including ammonia levels and brine temps.
• Use computers, PLCs, meters, tools to operate equipment.
• Utilize CMMS to receive, document, and complete work orders.
• Report defects and wear to CMMS; assist in prioritizing issues.
• Monitor building automation system alarms and respond appropriately.
• Be available on campus for inspections and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC operations

Building automation

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college experience

HVAC field training

Building automation systems training

Stationary Engineer license preferred

Job description

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Central Heating Plant Operator on an on-call, part-time basis. Based on the CHP operations, you will manage steam generation, watchstanding, and alarm monitoring to ensure campus facilities run smoothly.

You will perform routine daily operations, monitor systems, maintain logs, and assist with maintenance tasks during the 32-week academic year. Training in HVAC and building automation is preferred; licensing is advantageous.