Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I

Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I

Requisition Number:

RE50897

Department Name:

3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

40

Salary Range:

$15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position:

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education:

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience:

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification:

None

Physical Requirements:

Standing or walking with objects up to 50lbs; Repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while reviewing a job-site(s).

Shift:

Monday Friday, 7:30 am 4:15 pm.

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and crisis
management, requiring some night(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s)response.

Job Summary:

This position will work within the UEM Distribution Team to maintain & operate underground utility infrastructure, including steam and condensate return, chilled water, domestic water, natural gas, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.

Primary responsibilities include:

• support of 24/7/365 supply of utility services to campus facilities by maintaining integrity of underground or distribution-related utility systems
• safely operating valves to isolate or restore utility service to sections of campus
• troubleshooting flow or supply issues
• executing KY811 underground utility locate marking
• supporting capital construction projects
• facilitating third-party utility vendor work on campus
• performing preventive maintenance activities and repairs on utility piping and systems

Responds to emergency situations and other duties as assigned.

Typical shift is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am 4:15 pm with 45-minute lunch. Employee will be expected to work overtime or in a paid on-call rotation as needed/requested. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

KRONOS, SAP

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Deadline to Apply:

07/27/2025

Our University Community:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.