Position Purpose

• The home campus for this position is Mansfield.

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``` - The work schedule *for this position is: *Monday 16:00-24:00, Tuesday 16:00-24:00, Wednesday Off, Thursday 0:00-08:00, Friday Off, Saturday 08:00-16:00, Sunday 08:00-16:00

Utility Plant Operator 1: This is semi-skilled work in the operation of boilers and related equipment at a state-operated facility. This position is considered an essential personnel position. An employee in this job operates boilers and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels in a generating plant, or assists in the operation of electric generation equipment. Work involves keeping records of steam production and fuel consumption; making minor adjustments and repairs to boilers and equipment; monitoring boiler plant systems and reporting potential problems; and operating small steam engines of low horsepower used to drive fans and related equipment in a boiler plant. Work may involve functioning as a lead worker for Laborers or Utility Plant Helpers in the performance of unskilled manual tasks in a boiler plant. An employee in this job may receive direction from a Utility Plant Operator 2 and is supervised by a Utility Plant Supervisor or other technical supervisor who reviews work performance for compliance with instructions, procedures, and safe operations.

Utility Plant Operator 2: Responsible for a rotating eight-hour shift during the heating season. Incumbent performs skilled mechanical and/ or lead work in the operation of boilers and auxiliary equipment and maintains proper steam pressure and water levels in a generating plant. Perform related work as required.

This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Description of Duties

Utility Plant Operator 1:

• Lubricates pumps and checks water levels and steam pressure to assure safe and constant steam.
• Regenerates water softener and adds chemicals to water as directed.
• Fires boilers, removes ashes, blows down boilers, cleans flues, and lubricates equipment according to prescribed schedule.
• Reads meters, cleans equipment, and performs preventive maintenance according to prescribed procedures.
• Assists a skilled worker in the maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Cleans boilers and generating rooms.
• Assist in weld shop as needed.
• Operates steam or electric motor driven fans, pumps, and other related equipment.
• Distributes and interprets work assignments, provides assistance, conducts on-the job training, and reviews work for adherence to standards for Utility Plant Helpers and Laborers.
• Performs related work as required.

Utility Plant Operator 2:

• Operates, maintains, and repairs steam or steam/electric generating boilers and auxiliary equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Distributes and interprets work assignments, provides assistance, demonstrates proper work methods, and reviews work of lower-level utility plant staff for adherence to standards.
• Reads gauges and meters and other indicators used to monitor boiler plant systems and takes needed action to prevent potential problems.
• Makes adjustments and repairs to boilers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Packs pumps, valves, and fittings.
• Tests water for softness and balance and adds chemicals.
• Keeps records of steam and electricity produced and fuel consumed on an assigned shift.
• Communicates critical operating information to utility plant staff on the following shift.
• Performs preventive maintenance and cleans the utility plant equipment and areas in accordance with procedures.
• Conducts safety tests and verifies operation of safety devices.
• Recommends changes in utility plant operating procedures to increase operating efficiency.
• Operates steam or electric motor driven fans, pumps, and other related equipment.
• Assist in the weld shop as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

Utility Plant Operator 1 Minimum Requirements: Six months of experience as a Utility Plant Helper; OR Six months of unskilled work experience assisting in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment, electronic equipment, electrical systems, heavy machinery, motors, engines, drives or hydraulic systems; OR An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Utility Plant Operator 2 Minimum Requirements: One year as a Utility Plant Operator 1; OR One year of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment; OR An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six months of semi-skilled work experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of industrial, commercial, or institutional utility plant systems and related equipment.

A valid driver's license is required.

Necessary Special Requirement: Must be physically able to wear a full-face respirator for certain duties. Determination of ability to meet this requirement is determined by an approved occupational physician.

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