Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Utility Plant Operator (internal) at Kutztown, PA, PA Full Time

This is an emergency essential position. The work schedule is a rotating 8-hour shift during the heating season.

The Utility Plant Operator 2 leads lower-level employees on an assigned shift in the operation, maintenance and repair of a steam generating boiler plant, or is assigned shift responsibility for the boiler plant on a single-employee shift. Work involves ensuring that steam is generated and that boiler operations are conducted in accordance with established operating and safety procedures. Work may also involve operating electric generating equipment for either electrical production or on standby for emergencies.

Work includes keeping accurate shift records of fuel consumption and steam and/or electric production; making needed adjustments to boilers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment; packing pumps, valves and fittings; conducting scheduled preventive maintenance on all plant equipment; testing water for softness and balance; providing lead work direction to lower-level employees; and recognizing impending difficulties and taking necessary corrective actions. Work also includes recommending changes to maintain/increase boiler plant efficiency.

Internal applicants can view the full job description here:
AFSCME 2023-0181 -111023-112423.pdf

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Utility Plant Operator 1; or two years of experience performing semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional boiler plant systems and related equipment.
• High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a terminal degree/certificate program from a recognized educational institution in mechanical technology which included the actual operation of boiler, gas or reciprocating engines.
• Experience working with steam distribution systems
• Experience working with water distribution systems
• Prior work experience in the maintenance and repair field in a higher education environment or a facility setting.

Supplemental Information

Applications & Resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, internal application materials should be received no later than close of business November 24, 2023.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Kutztown University is an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.

Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at [email protected] or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at [email protected].