Utility Plant Operator 2

Utility Plant Operator 2

Pennsylvania Western University, California

Posting Number: S379P

Type of Employment: $ATSType

Bargaining Unit: $Bargaining_Unit

FLSA: $FLSA

Salary Range: $44,273

Position Classification: $Position_Classification

Department: $ATSDepartment

Job Summary / Basic Function:

Operates a steam generating plant as safely and efficiently as possible, main objective being preventative maintenance. This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Essential duties include:

• Testing boiler water and controlling it with proper amounts of chemicals, adjusting continuous blowdown and manual blowdowns, test condensate return water, check water softeners and regenerate if needed, check entire plant for proper operation, make adjustments as needed, repair all steam, water, oil, and air leaks, lubricate pumps, fans, and all auxiliary equipment. Change oil in the air compressor and emergency generator as needed.

• Open and clean, and inspect boiler drums, and fireboxes, close and ready them for operation. Make improvements such as extending water and airlines to convenient locations.

• During yearly shutdown, pack all pumps and valves. Open, clean, and inspect condensate tank, deaerator, blow-off tank and unit steam heater. Make any repair and adjustments that cannot be made during operations.

• Supervise plant operation on assigned shift.

• Operate pipe-threading machine when necessary to do pipe fitting. Make various gaskets when required with gasket tool.

• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on the outside steam system during long-term shutdowns of the Heating Plant. Test and maintain proper chemical levels in the campus cooling towers. Make the necessary adjustments to the Niagara Energy Management System.

The start date of this position is on or after August 15, 2026.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

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Preferred Qualifications:

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Physical Demands:

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Work Location: $Work_Location

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Work Hours: $Work_Hours

Posting Date: $Posting_Date

Closing Date: 6/20/2026

Open Until Filled: $Open_Until_Filled

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