To qualify for this Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer) role at the Central Utilities Plant, candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid MA 2nd Class Stationary Engineer License, a Driver’s License, and at least three years of operating experience in power generation or central utility plant. Physical ability to move 50 pounds, access equipment, and work on ladders or scaffolds is required. Explore similar administration jobs and higher-ed admin roles for preparation tips.

To qualify for this Control Room Operator (2nd Class Engineer) role at the Central Utilities Plant, candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid MA 2nd Class Stationary Engineer License, a Driver’s License, and at least three years of operating experience in power generation or central utility plant. Physical ability to move 50 pounds, access equipment, and work on ladders or scaffolds is required. Explore similar administration jobs and higher-ed admin roles for preparation tips.

The pay range is fixed at $57.99 hourly (minimum and maximum), with Full-Time Non-Exempt employment in the Trades functional area. No pay grade is assigned. This competitive rate supports Facilities Management professionals. Check university salaries for benchmarks in higher education.

The schedule is a crossover shift: Monday 6a-6p, Tuesday 6a-2p, Wednesday 6a-6p, Thursday 6a-2p. Expect extended hours, shift work including weekends, evenings, holidays, and possible call-in duty. Schedules may change for vacation coverage. PPE and safety uniforms are mandatory when working with hazardous materials. Review higher ed career advice for shift work strategies.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Local candidates in Cambridge are preferred. International applicants should secure their own work authorization prior to applying.

Responsibilities include monitoring and operating CUP facilities via distributed control system (DCS), ensuring compliance with laws and parameters, performing startups/shutdowns, routine tests, equipment switching, lockout/tagout, troubleshooting failures, operating chillers and boilers, optimizing performance, emissions control, maintaining logs, and training Plant Operators. Keep facilities clean and safe. View administration jobs for related opportunities.

Preferred: Hoisting License 1C and Industrial Waste Treatment Grade 2 License. These enhance candidacy for Central Utilities Plant operations in Facilities Management.