"Power Plant Operator II"

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Position Title: Power Plant Operator II

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Heat/Cool Plant Operator II

Job Duties: Seeking a team member that is committed to the mission of the central heating plant to provide the entire campus with a constant supply of steam in the most efficient, reliable, and safest way possible. Job summary: monitors, operates, adjusts, maintains, and repairs a variety of technical equipment for the campus central heating plant.

Official UW Title (Code) / Job Description: Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II (Standard Job Description)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment
• Makes regular inspections of plant equipment and prepares equipment malfunction reports
• Assists in the training and oversight of new employees in these and other safe and efficient plant operational procedures
• Assists with preventative and corrective maintenance as needed
• Ensures safe and efficient operation of the plant and its associated equipment
• May work without direct supervision on shift operations
• Complies with environmental protection protocols and procedures
• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures
• Analyzes data and communicates recommendations on equipment and systems operations, both verbally and in written reports
• Maintains forms, logs, or reports
• Starts, stops, and adjusts equipment settings to maintain operational requirements

Department: The Central Heating Plant at the University of Wisconsin – Stout has a total available capacity of 202,000 pounds of steam per hour. The plant is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, year-round: with the exception of an annual shutdown period for maintenance. The Central Heating Plant has the capacity to burn two different types of fuels: natural gas and ultra-low-sulfur fuel oil as emergency backup fuel. The Central Heating Plant is a sub-department of Facilities Management, who’s mission is to provide the university and community with the highest quality facilities and physical environment for learning, living and working, by maximizing available resources and technology.

Compensation: Minimum starting salary of $28.00, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A twelve-month probationary period is required. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

Required Qualifications: Basic knowledge of boiler operation. Basic knowledge of valves, pumps, compressors, fans, and piping systems. Mechanical aptitude including the use of common hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications: Boiler operation and maintenance experience.

How to Apply: Complete applications received by end of day, August 10, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after August 10th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: Resume. Please use resume to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. 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.