Boiler Operator

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 20 Feb 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Boiler Operator
Position Number 904107
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Time-Limited No
Department Homepage https://campusoperations.ecu.edu/facilities/
Advertising Department CO FS EAST UTIL Steam Boiler
Division Administration & Finance
Classification Title 17902 Utilities Plant Operator
Competency Level 2 - Journey
Working Title Boiler Operator
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $31,200 - $48,424
Anticipated Hiring Range $32,279 - $47,988
Salary Grade Equivalency GN07
Work Schedule Rotating Shifts
Work Hours Hours Vary
Position Location (City) Greenville
Job Category Staff - Technical/Trade
Organizational Unit Overview
Facilities Services is a unit in Campus Operations Division, which is a part of a broad, diverse division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. East Carolina University is the third largest university in the University of North Carolina system with approximately 28,000 FTS and a staff of over 6,000. The university is comprised of more than 7 million square feet of facilities located on approximately 1400 acres with physical assets in excess of $1.5 billion. This includes the Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations throughout North Carolina associated with university programs. Facilities Services has an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs approximately 500 FTE. Major functions include facilities maintenance and housekeeping services.
Facilities Services’ primary purpose is to plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance functions on all building structures and equipment and utility infrastructure. Corrective maintenance returns equipment to optimal design performance after failure or upon degradation from age, adverse operation conditions, etc. Preventive maintenance minimizes equipment failures and reduces corrective maintenance.
Job Duties
The primary duty of this position is to operate the steam boilers and associated equipment in the Steam Plant for the Main Campus to maintain sufficient steam pressure for campus space heating, domestic water heating, and various process uses by campus dining and science facilities. Duties include but are not limited to performing preventive and corrective maintenance on steam plant and steam plant distribution equipment, maintaining boiler logs, and preparing boilers for annual inspection. Performs water tests, adjusts chemical feed rate, performs blowdowns, and maintains logs for chemical treatment purposes. Responds to boiler/boiler system alarms and takes corrective action as appropriate. This may include adjusting valves, circulating pumps and controls, and air/fuel regulation for the boilers. Monitors fuel tank levels and receives gasoline and diesel fuel deliveries. Monitors fuel storage tanks and tank monitoring systems. Assists in record keeping for fuel reports. Performs daily housekeeping as assigned within the Steam Plant. Operates ECU maintenance vehicles.
Minimum Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification(s).
License or Certification required by statute or regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Experience in steam boiler/steam plant operation is preferred.
License or Certification required by the Department
Valid NC Driver’s License is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
Special Instructions to Applicant
  • Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
  • Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date 01/23/2024
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 02/20/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/67585
Alternate option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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