Job Summary
Join Kutztown University's Facilities team and play a critical role
in supporting campus operations through the safe and efficient
operation of the University's utility plant systems. Utility Plant
Operators are responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining,
and repairing boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related
equipment used to generate and distribute steam, hot water, chilled
water, and emergency power services across campus. Depending on
classification level, employees may perform semi-skilled or skilled
maintenance and repair work, assume responsibility for plant
operations during assigned shifts, and provide lead work direction
to utility plant personnel. Successful candidates will be committed
to safety, reliability, customer service, and maintaining essential
campus utility services in support of the University's educational
mission.
Candidates may be considered for either Utility Plant Operator 1 or
Utility Plant Operator 2 based on their education, training,
certifications, and directly related experience. Placement will be
made at the classification level for which the successful candidate
qualifies.
As a member of the Facilities team, this position is designated
as essential personnel. Essential employees may be required to
remain at or report to work during partial or full-day University
closings, including closings due to hazardous road conditions,
emergency circumstances, or other operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Utility Plant Operator 1
- Six (6) months of experience as a Utility Plant Helper;
or
- Six (6) months of experience assisting in the operation,
maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional
utility plant systems and related equipment; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Utility Plant Operator 2
- One (1) year of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1;
or
- One (1) year of semi-skilled experience in the operation,
maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional
utility plant systems and related equipment; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that
includes six (6) months of semi-skilled utility plant
experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Completion of a terminal degree/certificate program from a
recognized educational institution in mechanical technology which
included the actual operation of boiler, gas or reciprocating
engines.
- 1+ years of experience working with steam distribution
systems.
- 1+ years of experience working with water distribution systems
including water testing and treatment.
- 1+ years of experience with identifying,
troubleshooting/diagnosing, and repairing boilers and plant
systems
- Welding certification
- Effective oral & written communication skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of the operation of boiler plant systems
& related equipment.
- Working knowledge of utility plant hazards & safety
procedures
Supplemental Information
Applications & resumes will be accepted until the positions are
filled.
The starting salary for this position based on the AFSCME
Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Utility Plant Operator 1: $39,287.00
Utility Plant Operator 2: $44,273.00
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online
application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail
any documentation.
A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA
State Criminal, PA Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Fingerprinting
Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite
qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had
extensive experience with diverse populations.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or
educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity,
national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of
discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old
Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at
socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on
the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education
program or activity that it operates, including admissions and
employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at
Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s
Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone
at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office
for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of
Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at
202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s
Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment
policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html
.
Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual
Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report,
containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for
Kutztown University, is
available online . You may also request a physical copy by
emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at
clery@kutztown.edu .