Steam Plant Boiler Operator

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The UGA Facilities Management Division is the largest of 7 divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 800 personnel manage, operate, and maintain campus landscapes, buildings, and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University of Georgia.

This is a Shift Position! The Employee will be assigned to either 1st Shift(12:00am-8:00am), or 3rd Shift (4:00pm-12:00 am) and does not usually rotate between shifts.
While some accommodation may be made to preferred schedule, CSP Management will assign primarily on needs of the Plant. Will be scheduled 2 out of every four weekends. No on-call rotations. This is an essential worker. Some additional night and or weekend hours may be necessary to fulfill the needs of the organization.

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Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, formal training programs, or on-the-job training. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Servicing over 100 structures with 24-hour steam/heating needs, UGA's Central Steam Plant is a vital necessity to the overall success and health of our university. This individual will perform duties related to any or all levels of boiler operator experience/licensure. With the 24-hour service needs of campus, this position may be assigned to either of the following shifts, 1st Shift (12:00am- 8:00am), or 3rd Shift (4:00pm-12:00 am) and does not usually rotate between shifts.

The employee will gain Central Steam Plant ( CSP) specific experience by acquainting themselves with the foundational knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials related to boilers and steam production. This incumbent will provide mentoring in the following areas: including by not limited to, overall plant safety, operation, servicing and repair of high-pressure steam boilers, pumps, motors, fuel oil and gas controls, forced draft systems, safety devices, and electronic computer operated boiler controls. This employee will operate rate high pressure boilers by adjusting to campus load as necessary, take hourly readings for monitoring and tread analysis. This position will perform immediate actions calmly and safely in times of equipment failure or emergency.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.