Temp Plant Operator III - Steam & Chilled Water

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus seeks a Temporary Plant Operator III to independently operate and monitor the Steam and Chilled Water Plant, including boilers, chillers, and the tunnel distribution system. The role involves routine maintenance, adjusting equipment, and documenting system conditions to ensure continuous utility production.

During the heating season, the position works variable shifts and must be physically present on campus.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and other associated equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production and distribution of steam and chilled water.
• Maintain established steam pressures, temperatures, and plant output to meet campus utility demands for heating and cooling.
• Perform routine operational maintenance and minor equipment adjustments to maximize equipment performance, improve efficiency, and minimize downtime.
• Operate and inspect the underground steam and chilled water distribution systems to ensure reliable delivery of utilities to campus facilities.
• Perform and monitor boiler and chilled water chemical treatment to maintain water quality and protect system integrity.
• Complete and submit required documentation, including logs, inspection reports, and water data; record status and maintenance needs for shift turnover.
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and University policies to promote safe plant operations.
• Assist in providing operational guidance to Plant Operator II employees and perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman.

Job description

The University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus seeks a Temporary Plant Operator III to independently operate and monitor the Steam and Chilled Water Plant, including boilers, chillers, and the tunnel distribution system. The role involves routine maintenance, adjusting equipment, and documenting system conditions to ensure continuous utility production.

During the heating season, the position works variable shifts and must be physically present on campus.