Job Information
University of Kentucky Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE48893 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 40 |
| Salary Range | $15.30-24.50/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| 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 | 1 yr |
| 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 | Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:15 pm. Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and crisis management, requiring some night(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response. |
| Job Summary | This position will work within the UEM Distribution Team to maintain & operate underground utility infrastructure, including steam and condensate return, chilled water, domestic water, natural gas, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems. Primary responsibilities include:
Responds to emergency situations and other duties as assigned. Typical shift is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:15 pm with 45-minute lunch. Employee will be expected to work overtime or in a paid on-call rotation as needed/requested. There is currently more than one position open for the Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | KRONOS, SAP |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/16/2025 |
| 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 ().
- Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe what "teamwork" means to you.
(Open Ended Question)
- Indicate your amount of paid work experience maintaining mechanical and pneumatic equipment.
- None
- More than 0, up through 6 months
- More than 6 months, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 2 years
- More than 2 years, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years
- 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.) and requires lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
- 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
- Resume
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/PGxVO1HARe8ZafWzkSPPjy
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