Utility Plant Operator I @ UNC 7/2026

State of Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Flexible spending

PERA retirement

Tuition waiver

Job summary

University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO, seeks a Boiler/Plant Operator I to maintain and operate high temperature hot water boilers and related equipment, ensuring a continuous supply to classrooms, offices and dormitories 24/7. Responsibilities include monitoring boiler and auxiliary equipment, performing water treatment, and carrying out preventative maintenance.

Requires four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; valid driver’s license is

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

Responsibilities

• Monitor/Inspection - visually inspect, monitor and record readings of boiler, pumps and air compressors temperature and pressure, compression tanks pressure, and outside air temperature on an hourly basis.
• Water chemical analysis/treatment for boilers, city water, system water, cooling towers water and water softeners; adjust treatment program to maintain proper chemical balance.
• Maintain a clean environment for proper function and operation of equipment and computers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a daily, monthly and annual basis depending on function and use.
• Valid Drivers' License Required.

Job description

Department Information

The University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado, population over 100,000, an hour's drive north of Denver, and within driving distance of the Rocky Mountains. UNC has an enrollment of over 12,000 students who attend classes on the 250-acre campus, and is large enough to provide true University opportunities, and small enough to treat students and employees as individuals. State classified employee benefits include medical, dental, life, flexible spending, PERA retirement, and tuition waiver for employees.

Description of Job

* * * THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS. * * *

ALL RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION

MATERIALS AND NO INFERENCES WILL BE MADE.

PLEASE BE DETAILED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Summary

Supply high temperature hot water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For the purpose of domestic hot water, heat and air conditioning for all UNC classrooms, offices and dormitory buildings.

Monitor all functions of the UNC heat plant, so as to supply a continuous supply of high temperature hot water to all UNC buildings. Maintain and operate high temperature hot water boilers and associated equipment. Assist HVAC shop as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor/Inspection - 50%: Visually inspect, monitor and record readings of boiler, pumps and air compressors temperature and pressure, compression tanks pressure, and outside air temperature on an hourly basis.
• Water Chemical Analysis/Treatment - 10%: Water chemical analysis and treatment for boilers, city water, system water, colling towers water and water softeners. Adjust treatment program to maintain proper chemical balance.
• Maintain Environment - 20%: Maintain clean environment for proper function and operation of equipment and computers.
• Preventative Maintenance - 20%: Perform preventative maintenance on a daily, monthly and annual basis depending on function and use.
• Valid Drivers' License Required.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

D6E1XX Utility Plant Operator I

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Or

Education And Experience

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

Important note: Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a Human Resource professional to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job announcement. Clearly document in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections on your application any and all specialized work experience, skills, education, and accomplishments that relate to the position duties and minimum qualifications. No inferences will be made regarding your education or experience, only what is stated and provided in your application materials will be used to evaluate your qualifications. We will offer a salary that is commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate.

Conditions for Employment: All potential University of Northern Colorado employees may be subject to successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record review, physical, and/or a drug test.

Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

DPA/DHR Notice: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The University of Northern Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources Office, Cindy Tomlinson, at [e-mail] or call 970-351-2829.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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