Power Plant Operator Sr.

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: June 20, 2025

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 12:00AM - 8:00AM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Power Plant, Operator, Mechanical, Maintenance, Substation, Surveillance, Testing, Repairs, Overnights

Compensation:

Hourly Pay: $20.13 - $22.71

TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

This is skilled work in the operation of high-pressure steam boilers and related mechanical equipment and systems in the power plant. Work involves operating and maintaining stationary high-pressure boilers, water softeners, chillers, compressors, generators, substation and other equipment in a central heating and power plant. Employees in the plant work with minimum supervision of a higher level operation, operators are responsible for operating and performing minor, routine maintenance and repair work on power plant equipment. Work includes maintaining constant surveillance over equipment operation by reading gauges, meters and charts, and by testing water and recording this information to ensure efficiency and safety. Work also includes assisting in maintenance and repair work in the power plant.

Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.

The incumbent of this position has authorized access or the potential of incidental exposure to Protected Health Information (PHI) under the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPQAQA) Privacy Rule. PHI must be treated in accordance with the provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Regulations including requirements for safeguarding, releasing and recording the release of such information. The incumbent has been trained in the provisions of the HIPAA Privacy Regulations as they relate to the duties of this position.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Must have good problem-solving skills and a ability to handle multiple demands, shifting priorities as needed. Operate, monitor and maintain one 27,000 lb. and one 23,000 lb. water tube and fire tube steam generators. Test and chemically treat boiler water. Operate, service and maintain two 500 g.p.m. water tower pumps, water softeners, air compressors, and hot water heaters to supply domestic water and for fire protection. Operate, monitor, meter and service feedwater condensate water, de-aerating heater, and transfer pumps. Operate two 500 kw generators and hospital substation. Switch to standby fuel oil when natural gas supply is interrupted. Monitor alarm systems for sewer, Cold Storage refrigeration system, and Cold Storage natural gas supply. Employee is responsible for evaluating emergencies, exercising good judgment in making decisions and notifying proper personnel to do the job. Receive and schedule reservations for pool cars. Issue gas for all vehicles and grounds equipment. Take readings of all meters, gauges, alarm systems, etc, as scheduled. Maintain and complete hourly, weekly, monthly, and yearly logs and other records for the Power Plant and Facility Services Office. Assist with major repairs to equipment, piping and insulation, wiring as needed.

Qualifications

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License Required

Minimum Requirements: Six months of experience in power plant operation. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience in power plant operation. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Must be able to perform physical labor, climb stairs, lift and/or move a minimum of 50 lbs. under normal working conditions and exceed this on special assignments and work at heights of 30 feet occasionally.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Jacqueline Barnett

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Phone: ...

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Topeka, KS 66612

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