Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I

Job Description

Monitors, operates, adjusts, maintains, and repairs a variety of technical equipment including but not limited to high-pressure boilers and large tonnage chillers for the campus Central Heating and Cooling plant. Inspect, operate, and maintain heating and cooling equipment at campus satellite facilities.  Perform all duties in accordance with policy and procedures while utilizing required personal protective equipment (PPE).   

This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work. 

Department: Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do. 

Compensation: $25-$29 per hour. Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors. 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of six months of maintenance experience (A combination of education, training, and coursework may be considered in lieu of experience)  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.  
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet while using fall protection or ladders.  
• Ability and willingness to wear required PPE according to UWM policies, procedures, and practices.  
• Ability to work in confined spaces.   
• Required to be able to work overtime and all shifts including weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.   
• Basic proficiency with electronic communication methods (e.g. email). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing boiler and/or chiller water treatment and water chemistry management programs.   
• Demonstrated experience with courteous customer service and professional communication within the team.  
• Evidence of previous work experience as a lead worker, team leader or supervisor over a staff charged with operations and maintenance of equipment.    
• Demonstrated experience with standard office computer programs.   
• Prior work experience in a central plant, process plant, or equivalent.   
• Possession of a Boiler Operator License administered by a recognized national certification organization or equivalent work experience.  
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license (or other such valid operator’s permit recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation) and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as detailed here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/ 

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to apply online via the UWM website and provide a cover letter and resume addressing your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.  

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Applications missing any of the required documents listed prior to the application deadline will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered. 

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume will not be reviewed. 

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. 

Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on the selected candidate for this role. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening. 

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.  

Contact Information:

Emily Jensen

eejensen@uwm.edu