Job Description

Department Name: 3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management

Job Summary:

This position will work within the UEM Distribution Team to maintain & operate underground utility infrastructure, including steam and condensate return, chilled water, domestic water, natural gas, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems.

Primary responsibilities include:

• support of 24/7/365 supply of utility services to campus facilities by maintaining integrity of underground or distribution-related utility systems
• safely operating valves to isolate or restore utility service to sections of campus
• troubleshooting flow or supply issues
• executing KY811 underground utility locate marking
• supporting capital construction projects
• facilitating third-party utility vendor work on campus
• performing preventive maintenance activities and repairs on utility piping and systems

Responds to emergency situations and other duties as assigned.

Typical shift is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:15 pm with 45-minute lunch. Employee will be expected to work overtime or in a paid on-call rotation as needed/requested.

There is currently more than one position open for the Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I. To be considered for each position, you must apply for each position. One application will not be considered for all positions.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

KRONOS , SAP

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

HS

Required Related Experience:

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None

University Community of Inclusion:

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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