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University of Kentucky Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II in Lexington, Kentucky


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleHeating/Cooling Plant Operator II
Requisition NumberRE49070
Working Title
Department Name3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level40
Salary Range$15.30-24.50/hour
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Standing or walking with objects up to 50lbs; Repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while reviewing a job-site(s).
Shift
Shifts [6:00am - 6:00pm & 6:00pm - 6:00am].
Hours of work may vary due to situational factors and/or emergencies
requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
This position maintains, installs and operates equipment at Heating/Cooling plants. Primary responsibilities include:
  • maintains proper steam pressure and chilled water temperatures
  • operates and maintains boilers and associated equipment
  • must be familiar with distribution systems such as piping, steam, chilled pits, water pits, etc.
  • feeds coal into boilers
  • maintains a uniform coal bed
  • removes ashes and empties coal accumulation
  • fills and drains boilers
  • lubricates, operates and repairs equipment
  • responsible for maintenance and operation of chillers, compressors, underground distribution lines, towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment
  • cleans evaporator and condenser tubes
  • keeps job site clean
  • may try to resolve certain problems independently
  • assists training other employees and may assign tasks
  • responds to emergency situations and other duties as assigned

Will require working overtime as needed/requested.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply02/16/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  1. Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. Describe what "teamwork" means to you.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. The essential functions of this position will require you to work at various height levels and work in extreme temperature conditions (i.e. boiler room, steam pits, outdoor weather, etc.). Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. The essential functions of this position will require you to push, pull or lift objects over 50lbs. Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. Please indicate the number of years of paid experience you have maintaining and operating chillers, compressors, underground distribution lines, towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  6. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents





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