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Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II

University of Kentucky · United States
Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Closing in 10 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 15, 2026
Offered salary$15.61-24.99/hour

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Heating/Cooling Plant Operator II

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Posting Details

Posting Details
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
Click here for more information about equivalencies: 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 emergenciesrequiring 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
Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Describe what "teamwork" means to you.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * The essential functions of this position will require you to work at various height levels and work in extreme temperature conditions (i.e. boiler room, steam pits, outdoor weather, etc.) and requires lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * The essential functions of this position will require you to push, pull or lift objects over 50lbs. Can you meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Please indicate the number of years of paid experience you have maintaining and operating chillers, compressors, underground distribution lines, towers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents

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  1. Resume
Optional Documents

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