Central Plant Operator

Operates and services industrial boilers, chillers, and refrigeration equipment in the central heating plant.

Anticipated Salary Range: $22.00 to $27.46 per hour

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and operates high temperature hot water boiler system that provides central heat for campus buildings.
• Operates large chiller system and associated equipment for central air conditioning of campus buildings.
• Operates refrigeration system and associated equipment for ice arena.
• Performs preventive maintenance and completes work orders on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, high temperature hot water distribution system and associated equipment.
• Ensures reliable, safe and most efficient operation of high temperature hot water boilers, distribution system and central chiller systems.
• Monitors energy management system and inputs adjustments in to the computer to change environmental operations in campus buildings.
• Receives technical service calls from campus, generates work orders in the computer, and coordinates with shops to ensure customer needs are satisfied.
• Responds to mechanical and electrical system alarms.
• Responds to campus facilities emergencies as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:
o Actively support the colleges plan to be an antiracist institution by understanding, engaging with, and promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in the college community.
o Promote a culture of safety and environmental protection by working in a safe manner; immediately reporting unsafe
situations and accidents; following college procedures; and participating in appropriate safety training.
o Demonstrate environmental sustainability by using college resources wisely and supporting the colleges sustainability
initiatives and innovation.
o Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
High school graduate plus specialized training in boiler and large chiller operations (or equivalent work experience) plus a minimum of three years related experience; knowledge of and ability to operate a personal computer, large boiler, chiller, and refrigeration equipment; working knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, pneumatic and electrical controls and instrumentation; ability to follow written, operational, and maintenance procedures; ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds; knowledge of potential hazards and safety precautions; ability to use wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, grinders, power saws, maintenance tools, instrumentation, radio/paging equipment, computers. Ability to work nights and weekends. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record that is insurable by Colorado Colleges motor vehicle insurance carrier. Physical requirements include ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; heavy physical effort to include exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in very tight spaces and very high places; conditions frequently very noisy and dusty; works on systems where pressures exceed 150 pounds and temperatures exceed 300F; works around potentially dangerous chemicals such as ammonia and various water treatment chemicals. Good vision and hearing essential.

Preferred Qualifications:
Building automation controls experience.