Heating Plant Operator

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 8/31/2026 THROUGH 9/07/2026.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco- based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https: // policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0410600 Position Title Heating Plant Operator Hiring Range Minimum $43.46 Hiring Range Maximum $43.46 Union Type SEIU SEIU Level U FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule Location of Position Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. n/a Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose The Heating Plant provides heating steam and co-generates electricity on a 24-hour basis for all of the College's GPO and ORL buildings. The Plant Operator is responsible for the operation of the Plant's electrical generators and electrical distribution system, emergency diesel generator, and turbine auxiliaries. The Operator is also responsible for the oversight of all plant equipment and systems including the flow of steam and electric out of the Heating Plant. The position is also responsible for: responding to telephone requests for after-hours assistance from members of the College community; maintaining the station log book and communicating information to appropriate Plant and/or FO&M personnel. Monitors and reports fire alarms. Monitors and responds to computer energy management system alarms. Alerts appropriate FO&M personnel to equipment malfunctions and emergencies. Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp High School plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Campus Services HR Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3323 Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title William D Riehl, Assistant Director of Utility Operations Department Contact's Phone Number 646-2133 Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required Special Instructions to Applicants UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 8/31/2026 THROUGH 9/07/2026.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco- based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https: // policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

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