Central Plant Operator (Overnight)

About the job

Monitor, operate and maintain central plant equipment to include low pressure boilers and ancillary equipment, centrifugal chillers and associated pumps, cooling towers and associated pumps.  Additional responsibilities include maintenance of HVAC equipment, scheduling start/stop of AHUs serving meeting space, basic inspections and maintenance of life safety systems and logging and monitoring of building utility consumption.

High school diploma or GED required

Minimum of a 4th Class Boiler Operator License

Minimum of four years operator/maintenance experience performing PM’s, troubleshooting and repairs in a commercial, industrial or institutional facility on chillers, pumps, air handlers, boilers, generators, etc.

Must demonstrate the following essential knowledge and skills:

• Understanding of chilled and hot water systems
• Understanding of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, (HVAC), operation to include theory of operation and controls
• The ability to use test equipment including, but not limited to, multi-meters, temperature and pressure probes, and circuit tracers
• Basic understanding of electrical distribution systems, three phase and single phase, up to 600 volts
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and diagrams
• Ability to use technical manuals to diagnose and repair equipment
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends and holidays