HeatCool Plant Op In Charge

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Join our dynamic team as a Heating/Cooling Plant In Charge of plant maintenance and play a critical role in maintaing ourcampuss essential services. We pride ourselves on fostering a dedicated supportive safe and healthy work enviroment where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. The In Charge will perform as the Plant Lead worker as assigned. The In Charge will be responsible for the operationsmaintaining and scheduling of the maintenance onall plant equipment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures safe and efficient operation of plant and its associated equipment

• Assists with personnel management including the training and oversight of new employees in plant operational procedures

• Assist and oversees plant personnel and contractors as assigned

• Maintains plant maintenance supplies and repair parts inventories

• Oversees readings and makes observations to detect any equipment malfunctions

• Makes regular inspections of plant equipment

• Analyzes interprets data and communicates recommendations on equipment and systems operations both verbally and in written reports

• Responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent failures

• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures

• Complies with environmental protection protocols and procedures

• Works with other individuals and departments/plant locations to coordinate critical services

Department:

Heating and Cooling Plant

Compensation:

Starting at $29.00 per hour and commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Required Certifications: Forklift First Aid Scissor/One Man lifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Certifications: ASOPE 3rd. Class NIUPE PPOE or Facilities Operating Engineer.

• Preferred Experience: Boiler operations auxiliary equipment maintenance.

Education:

• Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 02/08/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply contact Human Resources at or

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.