Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II

Job Title
Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II

Requisition Number
RE56119

Working Title

Department Name
3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
40

Salary Range
$15.61-24.99/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs;

Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or weather/temperature extremes while on a job-site(s) or traveling to/from various job sites.

Shift

Shifts [6:00am – 6:00pm & 6:00pm – 6:00am].

Hours of work may vary due to situational factors and/or emergencies

requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

This position maintains, installs and operates equipment at Heating/Cooling plants. Primary responsibilities include:

• maintains proper steam pressure and chilled water temperatures
• operates and maintains boilers and associated equipment
• must be familiar with distribution systems such as piping, steam, chilled pits, water pits, etc.
• feeds coal into boilers
• maintains a uniform coal bed
• removes ashes and empties coal accumulation
• fills and drains boilers
• lubricates, operates and repairs equipment
• responsible for maintenance and operation of chillers, compressors, underground distribution lines, towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment
• cleans evaporator and condenser tubes
• keeps job site clean
• may try to resolve certain problems independently
• assists training other employees and may assign tasks
• responds to emergency situations and other duties as assigned

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

KRONOS, SAP.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Driver’s License preferred.

Deadline to Apply
10/29/2026

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