Power Plant Operational Supervisor
Power Plant Operational Supervisor
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$ 62000 - 66000
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Job Description
Working Title: Power Plant Operational Supervisor
State Role Title:Trades Technician IV
Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime
College/Division: Business Services
Department: 300129 - Power Plant AUX
Pay Rate:Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount: $62000 - $66000
Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grant-funded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:6/26/2025
About JMU:
James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation sick parental and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program Balanced Dukes that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: Information:
Facilities Management at James Madison University is accepting applicants for the Power Plant Operational Supervisor position. This position is responsible for skilled and effective supervision of personnel operations maintenance repair inspection and rebuilding of steam generating and chill water production mechanical and related equipment. The successful candidate must be available to work all shifts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises and installs modifies overhauls repairs and maintains boilers and associated auxiliary equipment steam distribution and condensate return lines throughout the university
Assists with Title V Permitting
Tests and troubleshoots problem areas and inspects for defective/faulty equipment
Utilizes safe practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations
Provides effective supervision and communication to operational and maintenance staff.
Supervises trains and teaches other employees
Operates boilers/chillers and auxiliary equipment within designed parameters to ensure proper operation efficiency and safety of the plant
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Competitive candidates must possess proficient computer skills be familiar with DEQ permitting regulations and have successful supervisory skills as well as possess knowledge of all aspects of repair and maintenance procedures to power plant equipment such as: boilers chillers cooling towers pumps valves controls steam traps 3 phase electric motors and steam distribution systems
In-depth knowledge of applicable safety rules regulations and procedures
Working skills to include: Use of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment
Mechanical abilities including:
- maintaining and repairing power plant and related equipment;
- troubleshooting and diagnosing a variety of mechanical problems;
- ability to read and interpret gauges recorders and monitoring equipment
Ability to preform complex record keeping tasks
Valid drivers license
Additional Posting Information:
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity or expression genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: .
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at or You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office located at 752 Ott Street Harrisonburg VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
