Sr. Operating Engineer/Mechanical Journeyman

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

University of Oklahoma Health Campus in downtown Oklahoma City is seeking a Sr. Operating Engineer/Mechanical Journeyman to support safe and reliable operation of steam and chilled water utility systems.

The role offers a targeted hourly pay of $26.30, with on-call rotation, a flex schedule for relief operations, and potential weekend duties. Required credentials include a High Pressure Boiler License (Oklahoma) and 18 months of plant operation experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.
• High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License required.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License required to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Skills

High Pressure Boiler License

Driver's License

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted hourly pay of $26.30, based upon experience and skills.

Benefits Eligible: True

Work Schedule:7:30 AM to 4:00 PM CST, M-F; on-call rotation; flex shift schedule to relief operations as needed; some weekends may be required; some snow and ice duty required during inclement weather

Travel:Not required

For Best Consideration Date:10/26/2026

Position Introduction:

Do you have a High Pressure Boiler License and a minimum of 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience? Are you ready to help support the safe and reliable operation of steam and chilled water utility systems for one of the top places to work in education and healthcare? Are you looking for competitive pay, outstanding benefits such as AMPLE paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance and retirement savings plans? Come join the University of Oklahoma Health Campus as a Sr. Operating Engineer/Mechanical Journeyman at our downtown Oklahoma City campus.

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Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 18months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications:

• Hiring contingent upon driver's license check
• Hiring contingent upon Post Offer Employment Testing (POET)