More about the Division of Facilities, Planning, & Management (FP&M):
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

More about the Physical Plant Department and the Heating & Cooling Plant:
Physical Plant is the largest FP&M organizational unit and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of campus buildings, grounds, and utilities. Design resources, construction by the trades, and specialized facilities services are available for departmental requests and remodeling projects on a fee-for-service basis.
The Charter Street Heating & Cooling Plant and the Walnut Street Heating & Cooling Plant supply steam, chilled water, compressed air, electricity, and soft domestic water to the UW campus, as well as to UW Hospital & Clinics, the US Forest Service Forest Products Laboratories, and the Division of Veterans Affairs VA Hospital, and some other non-campus customers.
Our plant operators also coordinate with the West Campus Cogeneration facility (which produces electricity for Madison Gas and Electric customers) on steam and chilled water needs for heating and air-conditioning on campus.

More about the Power Plant Operator position:
The Power Plant Operator assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair boilers and chillers of varying types and capacities, and all associated equipment along with general operations and miscellaneous work duties.

• 35% Ensures the safe and efficient operation of the plant and its associated equipment
• 10% Makes regular inspections of plant equipment and prepares equipment malfunction reports
• 5% Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment
• 10% Starts, stops, and adjusts equipment settings to maintain operational requirements
• 10% Maintains forms, logs, or reports
• 5% Assists with preventative and corrective maintenance as needed
• 5% Adheres to safety protocols and procedures
• 5% Complies with environmental protection protocols and procedures
• 10% Works under direct supervision while on shift operations
• 5% Communicates to/with plant personnel to ensure operational and safety objectives are met

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Preferred
Associate's Degree
With studies in electrical, instrument, mechanical, or power plant related field preferred but not required.

Working knowledge of the following preferred: Basic knowledge of boiler operation, basic knowledge of valves, pumps, compressors, fans, and piping systems, and mechanical aptitude including the use of common hand tools.

Rotating Shift: 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am
Some holiday, weekend and overtime hours are required to meet the needs of the operation.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $31.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum hourly rate for this position is $31.00, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information: University Staff: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf

The Heating & Cooling Plant has an internal education program which gives you the ability to grow your career within the Heating & Cooling Plant.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button.
Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.

We also require contact information for three professional references.

Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's License that meets UW Risk Management Standards and maintain ability to drive State of Wisconsin owned vehicles.

In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.

Passion Malotky
passion.malotky@wisc.edu
608-890-1852
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Heat/Cool Plant Operator I(FP098)

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP UEM/UTIL & ENERGY MGMT

University Staff-Ongoing

276453-CP