Job ID | 34083 |
Location | Tampa, FL |
Full/Part Time | Full-Time |
Regular/Temporary | Regular |
Position
Details
Department Number/Name: 0-0251-001 / Utilities
College Division:
Administrative Services-Physical Plant
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 9960 / Plant
Operator I
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $56,699.90
Position Number: 00003375,
00003762
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF’s Office of Administrative Services (OAS) is made up of the dedicated
people who keep our campus, the equivalent of a medium-sized city, moving forward. OAS is a service organization and believes that providing
excellent customer service starts with an engaged workforce. To that end, we are dedicated to offering opportunities for professional
development and growth, providing the job resources necessary for success, fostering open communication and feedback at all levels, and
recognizing the achievements of our team members!
The Maintenance and Utilities Services Department provides maintenance and repair
for campus facilities. This includes the maintenance and operation of utility systems, plants, and water and electrical distribution
systems. The department also manages and monitors all internal utility meters and is responsible for building control systems and
infrastructure equipment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position regulates the operation of plant machinery
inclusive of chillers, boilers, pumps, VFDs, cooling towers, fans, air compressors, lift stations, chemical treatment systems, controls
systems, and related machinery and equipment. Adapt at operating plant control systems to ensure that all operating variables and settings
like temperatures, pressures, and flow rates provide for reliable and cost-effective chilled and hot water service production and
distribution. Responsible for monitoring, inspecting and identifying complications with plant machinery and works to develop solutions to
meet service requirements. The position manages plant outages, initiates emergency communication, and takes appropriate action to reduce
safety hazards, limit property/environmental risk, and limit service outage scope. The position is skilled at performing minor scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance and proficient in the use of precision instrumentation and techniques including vibration analysis, thermography,
oil analysis, ultrasonic, RPM meters, and flow instrumentation to detect pre-failure anomalies and defects in operational plant machinery.
Develops daily operational reports based on energy and machinery data. The position is responsible for maintaining safe and sanitary plant
facilities. Participates in and assists in training of new team members. Plant Operators are essential personnel and during emergency
situations, including those that dictate suspension of campus activities and services and/or closure of campus operations, employees deemed
essential must remain at, or report to their campus, as soon as reasonably possible. Begin/complete Certified Boiler Training, Plant
Operator Technical Training Level 1 curriculum.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plant and Distribution System
Operations:
Predictive, Preventative Maintenance, and Corrective Maintenance:
Data Collection and Reporting
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
High School Diploma or equivalent and four years of appropriate
experience.
PREFERRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent and four years of appropriate experience.
Experience working with high pressure steam boilers and large electric chillers; Chemical treatment of cooling towers, boilers, hot/chilled
water circulation systems.
SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING:
Competent, responsive, helpful, and self-starting
team player with the ability to learn and develop new skills. Compliance with operational policies and safe work practices. This position
requires mechanical aptitude. Reading and analyzing prints, schematics, and trending data. Knowledgeable in diagnosing plant industrial
machinery systems malfunctions and failures. Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Knowledge of electronic instrumentation
operation and measurement instruments. Performing electrical and mechanical risk assessments. Verbal communication skills. Written
communication skills. Pursuit of knowledge and training on evolving practices or technology. Research skills. Verbal communication skills.
Written communication skills.
USF Tampa
Information for Applicants
This position is
subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 34083
Posting Date:
05/09/2023
Posting End Date: 05/30/2023
How to Claim Veteran’s
Preference:
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida
Statute 295.
Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING
APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.
Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be
required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is
redacted/removed.
For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.
How To Apply
Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover
letter and resume.
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include
your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE
IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
USF is an equal
opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.
The University of South Florida does not
discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment
(whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual
harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator.
Reports may be made at any time either online or
directly to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.
Federal Rights
Applicants have rights under Federal
Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
and Employee Polygraph Protection Act
(EPPA).
Work Location
Campus map and location overview: USF – Tampa Campus
About USF
The
University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other
public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than
50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by
the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the
American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South
Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment
that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through
on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance
plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
To learn more about working at USF please
visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.
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