Utility Plant Operator, 1St And 3Rd Shifts, Facilities & Campus Services

Wake Forest Facilities and Campus Services offers a Monday - Friday work schedule with no travel and generous PTO, benefit, and retirement plans. Tools, uniforms, and work shoes are provided.
Responsible for the monitoring and operation of high-pressure boiler systems and auxiliary equipment for the Central Heating Plant and other utility systems operated by the University. Provides customer service as well as general service technician functions during off-hours as staffing levels permit.

• Performs repair and replacement of plant equipment and general campus equipment as needed.
• Acts as a first responder to campus needs, performs triage and/or repairs issues, performs general maintenance duties on campus.
• Serves as Campus Facilities Management Customer Service contact, accepting phone calls and dispatching work to Service Technicians and/or Housekeeping personnel during off-hours and as required.
• Tests and monitors plant and campus water systems to detect abnormal conditions and corrects as necessary.
• Monitors campus utility systems and accurately log critical data: steam, chilled water, domestic water, electricity, etc…
• Performs regular plant system and equipment checks and assembles accurate reports to document plant operation during assigned shift.
• Monitors and adjusts utility plant equipment including pumps, fans, dampers, motors, compressors, burners, etc. as required to ensure proper operation of all plant systems.
• Successfully completes all training as required by Senior Plant Operator or management.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures to ensure that plant systems are in proper working condition at all times.

• Performs other related duties as required by Management.
• Is considered an essential employee as defined in Facilities Management's Severe Weather Policy.
• Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate manager and to Safety Director if necessary.
• Assist Campus Utilities Maintenance Team as needed in general maintenance and repairs.
• Performs repairs and replacement of plant equipment and general campus equipment as needed.
• Is subject to recall after hours in the event of campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management.
• Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with backflow preventer PM’s
• Inspects boilers and associated systems in other University heating plants as directed. Repairs equipment as needed.
• Completes pool maintenance and operation duties as assigned.

• High school graduate with specialized training plus five years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to monitor and operate plant systems through use of computer software and other means and/or instrumentation.
• Ability to practice effective oral communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of steam systems or similar mechanical facilities systems.
• Valid Driver License with good driving record; must be insurable.
• Basic computer skills: internet, email etc….
• Skilled in appropriate telephone etiquette and the ability to interact effectively and cordially with students, faculty, staff, peers and management.

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to hazards.
• Talking; hearing; climbing; stooping; kneeling; standing; walking; lifting; pushing; pulling; grasping.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as operations of machines; using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices.

• NC Backflow Preventer testing certification
• Technical Training in the areas of steam and chilled water operations and production.
• Computer skills, word processor, spreadsheet etc..
• Technical skills in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other maintenance related fields.
• NC Pool Operator certification

• Responsible for own work only
• Reports to Utility Plant Foreman
• Works under minimal supervision

Full time