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Title: Power Plant Equipment Operator

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 02R003 - Facilities Management

Division: 4R3000 - Campus Operations

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 40+

Additional Schedule Details: Note: This position requires overtime, emergency response and flexibility in shifts worked. Incumbents must be able to meet these job requirements.

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G14

Retirement:   KERS 

Contact Person: Billy Cain or Kyle Willis

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Incumbent works directly with the Heat Plant Supervisor and boiler operators to ensure flawless operation of the plant and timely fuel deliveries and to perform maintenance as needed on the steam delivery system.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required

Experience: One year of previous and directly related experience is required.

Equivalency:
Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.



Required Knowledge:

Working knowledge of associated safety procedures and confined space safety and lock-out/tag-out.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 85% - Assists in performing routine boiler and steam plant maintenance. - (Essential)
• 10% - Supports the efficient operations of the department. - (Essential)
• 5% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.