Plant Operator II

University of Louisville; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking a Plant Operator II at Belknap Campus. The role supports operation, monitoring, and maintenance of oil- and gas-fired boilers, refrigeration equipment, and the underground tunnel system for steam and chilled water distribution.

Responsibilities include preventive/corrective maintenance, inspections, water treatment, and maintaining logs. The position may require variable shifts during heating season and requires physical presence on campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required with at least 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair steam plant equipment for safe, reliable steam production.
• Operate and monitor steam distribution via tunnel system to campus.
• Operate chillers and maintain logs for chilled water systems.
• Perform water treatment and routine chemical testing per instructions.
• Maintain and update inspection records and logs, ensuring accurate data collection.

Job description

## Plant Operator IIApply: Belknap Campus: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (27 days left to apply): R108486**Department:****Location:**Belknap Campus**Time Type:**Full time**Worker Type:**Regular**Job Req ID:**R108486**Minimum Requirements:**High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 4 (Hourly)**Position Description:**The Plant Operator II position assists the Plant Operator in the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of oil- and gas-fired boilers, centrifugal refrigeration equipment, and the underground tunnel system for steam and chilled water distribution. This role supports preventive and corrective maintenance, system inspections, and water treatment to help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. During the heating season, the position may work variable shifts to maintain continuous plant operation.This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee’s physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid, insurable driver’s license under the University’s insurance policy.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Maintain and repair steam plant equipment to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient production of steam. Reduce system \"downtime\" and eliminate steam and/or water leakage in the plant.* Steam Distribution Systems Maintenance: Ensure there is a safe and efficient supply of steam and chilled water to the campus via the tunnel system. Keep accurate inspection records of the tunnel system. Reduce steam and/or water leakage in the distribution system.* Chilled Water Operations: Operate chillers in a safe and efficient manner. Maintain logs and chilled water operating systems. Perform accurate chemical tests on the chilled water systems. Inject water treatment chemicals as directed.* Chilled Water Systems Maintenance: Make adjustments to the chilled water operating equipment as needed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the chilled water production equipment. Clean and maintain strainers, cooling towers, and tubes.* Boiler and chiller water chemical treatment.* Recordkeeping: Complete and turn in required paperwork, collect data for steam and chilled water logs, and ensure inspection records are updated as needed.* Recordkeeping: Complete and turn in required paperwork, collect data for steam and chilled water logs, and ensure inspection records are updated as needed.**Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.**