Chief Plant Operator - Waubonsee Community College

Chief Plant Operator

Sugar Grove Campus
Full-time Support Staff

Hybrid Option: No

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here - join us today!

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Chief Plant Operator is responsible to the Executive Director of Campus Safety and Operations and assists with the maintenance and repair of the physical assets, buildings, grounds, and equipment of the college in an operating and orderly fashion for educational and community use. The basic functions of the position are to manage the HVAC mechanical and electrical personnel. It also includes repairs and troubleshooting of all heating and cooling and electrical equipment specifically boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handling equipment, gas absorption chillers/heaters, electrical, and building automation system controls at the college's four campus network.

The Executive Director of Campus Safety and Operations delegates authority to the Chief Plant Operator to carry out the following responsibilities:

Responsible for five major functions and their connected distribution (water, sewer, electrical, cooling and hot water systems) to insure continuous uninterrupted operation.

Responsible for repairs as required to heating and cooling equipment, including cooling towers, boilers, chillers, pumps, air handlers, etc.

Assist with the hiring, development, supervision and evaluation of support staff.

Assist the Executive Director of Campus Safety and Operations with information compilation for the annual operational report to ICCB.

Assist with the development and implementation of unit goals.

Serve on college committees as assigned by the Executive Director of Campus Safety and Operations.

Assist in budget preparation for the plant operations department.

Recommend purchase of supplies and equipment for the department and maintain current inventory of these items.

Must be on call via cell phone and respond at all times to plant operations emergencies such as broken pipes, electrical failures, well failure, motor failures, boiler or air conditioning equipment failures, etc.

Responsible for scheduling inspection of buildings and grounds equipment during weekends and holidays.

Responsible for maintaining building interior spaces at proper temperatures and respond to requests for adjustments.

Establish contingency plans for furnishing utilities in case of a catastrophic failure.

Responsible for daily and periodic tests of heating and cooling waters to maintain predetermined levels of chemical treatment in all heating and cooling systems.

Assist with the coordination of the college's environmental compliances such as OSHA's Hazardous Chemical/Waste Standard, ADA, etc.

Responsible for disassembly and reassembly of boilers for yearly insurance inspections.

Responsible for the coordination of utility construction projects.

Assist with the implementation of all minor remodeling projects.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Campus Safety and Operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree preferred

EPA HVAC Certification.

Seven years' employment experience in a related field including formal training in HVAC maintenance to include in-depth knowledge of pumps, boilers, fan, motors, chillers and electronic controls.

Two years' experience in a supervisory role required.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing as well as establish a positive working relationship with the college community.

Must be available to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

1. Cover Letter-Yes
2. Resume-Yes
3. References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
   
4. Transcripts-No (Can be provided at interview)
   

Position Details
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Grant Funded: No
Minimum Starting Rate: $79,817.00
Compensation Type: Salaried
Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Evenings and weekends as required
Work Hours: 40+ hours/Week
Testing: No
Targeted Hire Date: 11/4/2024

Special Instructions: Please attach all required documents at time of application.

EOE, including disability and veteran