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Heating/Cooling Plant Operator III
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The University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY (In Person)
$42,775 Salary, Full-Time
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Heating/Cooling Plant Operator III Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Heating/Cooling Plant Operator III Requisition Number RE54628 Working Title Department Name 3CU00:
Utilities & Energy Management Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 41 Salary Range $15.83-25.30/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 5 yrs 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 Shifts [7:30am - 4:15pm]. 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 Under the supervision of the Utilities Systems Supervisor, this position works as the team leader and is responsible for duties relative to maintenance, installation, and operation of equipment to maintain steam pressure/chilled systems. Primary duties of this position and the team for which it leads include, but are not limited to: focusing on preventative maintenance with all H/C Plant equipment assisting in maintenance and safe operation of mechanical and pneumatic equipment at the H/C Plants maintaining records of maintenance and repair maintaining, installing, and operating equipment at H/C Plants maintaining proper steam pressure and chilled water temperatures maintaining/operating boilers and associated equipment filling and draining boilers assisting in training and monitoring of General Maintenance Worker IIs in coal bed/boiler operations feeding coal into boilers maintaining a uniform coal bed removing ashes and emptying coal accumulation keeping job site clean responding to emergency situations and other duties as assigned Must be able to work overtime when required. In addition, this position requires frequent climbing to various height levels; crawling into tight places; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of 50 lbs. or more. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to extreme temperature conditions (boiler room, steam pits, outdoor weather, etc.), hazardous chemicals, and fumes.
Utilities & Energy Management Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 41 Salary Range $15.83-25.30/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education HS Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 5 yrs 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 Shifts [7:30am - 4:15pm]. 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 Under the supervision of the Utilities Systems Supervisor, this position works as the team leader and is responsible for duties relative to maintenance, installation, and operation of equipment to maintain steam pressure/chilled systems. Primary duties of this position and the team for which it leads include, but are not limited to: focusing on preventative maintenance with all H/C Plant equipment assisting in maintenance and safe operation of mechanical and pneumatic equipment at the H/C Plants maintaining records of maintenance and repair maintaining, installing, and operating equipment at H/C Plants maintaining proper steam pressure and chilled water temperatures maintaining/operating boilers and associated equipment filling and draining boilers assisting in training and monitoring of General Maintenance Worker IIs in coal bed/boiler operations feeding coal into boilers maintaining a uniform coal bed removing ashes and emptying coal accumulation keeping job site clean responding to emergency situations and other duties as assigned Must be able to work overtime when required. In addition, this position requires frequent climbing to various height levels; crawling into tight places; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of 50 lbs. or more. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to extreme temperature conditions (boiler room, steam pits, outdoor weather, etc.), hazardous chemicals, and fumes.
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/ Abilities MS Windows/Office; SAP ; KRONOS ; Driver's License. Preferred - Experience with building and equipment maintenance; HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience. Ability to work different shifts and overtime as needed. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience High School + 5 Years Deadline to Apply 06/16/2026 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
- Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position. (Open Ended Question)
- Indicate your amount of paid work experience maintaining mechanical and pneumatic equipment. None More than 0, up through 6 months More than 6 months, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 2 years More than 2 years, up through 3 years More than 3 years
- Please indicate the number of years of paid experience you have maintaining and operating chillers, compressors, underground distribution lines, towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years
- The essential functions of this position require you to work at various height levels; in confined spaces and extreme weather/temperature conditions; be able to identify standard wiring colors, and; push, pull, or lift objects over 50 lbs.