Plant Operator

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University’s Central Utility Plant is hiring a Plant Operator in Las Cruces. You will operate, maintain, and repair boilers, chillers, and other essential utility systems to support campus operations.

The role requires a State High Pressure Boiler License and a High School diploma with relevant experience. Standard work schedule is M-F, 8-5, with AFSCME bargaining unit status and non-exempt classification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience.
• State High Pressure Boiler License required.
• Must maintain boiler license per State CID requirements.

Responsibilities

• Central Utility Plant staff manage production and distribution of essential utilities (heating, cooling, power).
• Monitor water treatment for boilers and cooling towers; ensure safety and efficiency.
• Report to work as required for COOP essential operations in emergency situations.

Skills

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Department Contact:Victor Palafox, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Come join our team! Keep vital systems running by operating, maintaining & repairing boilers, chillers & more at NMSU's Central Utility Plant. Use your skills to support campus operations in this essential, hands-on role!

Position Details

PositionTitle: Plant Operator

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500680-FS CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 19.28

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Central Utility Plant staff manage the production and distribution of essential utilities such as heating, cooling, and power to support facility operations. Monitors water treatment for boilers, cooling towers and closed loop system. Must maintain a State High Pressure Boiler License per State Construction Industries Division. This position has been established as a primary key position under the “All Hazard Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)” and is essential to operational continuity and/or recovery. In an emergency situation, primary key positions are required to report to work unless directed by supervisor or public safety authorities not to report for health and safety reasons.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:
Must maintain a State High Pressure Boiler License per State Construction Industries Division.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.