Power Plant Operator

Universities of Wisconsin

Oshkosh, WI, US
Starting at $25ph; shift differential: .80 cents p...
Rotational shift work including nights and weekends
Mechanical background with power tool experience
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
This role is integral to the 24/7 coverage of the campus's essential heating and cooling services with a rotating six-day schedule

Job Summary

  • This role is integral to the 24/7 coverage of the campus's essential heating and cooling services with a rotating six-day schedule.
  • Candidates are eligible for a shift differential pay of .80 cents per hour for working night or weekend hours.
  • The position offers a competitive benefits package including low-cost health plans, vacation time, and a pension with employer contribution.

Matching Summary

This role is integral to the 24/7 coverage of the campus's essential heating and cooling services with a rotating six-day schedule.

Salary

Starting at $25/hour; Shift differential: .80 cents per hour for nights/weekends; Benefits include pension with 7.2% employer contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • rotational shift work including nights and weekends
  • mechanical background with power tool experience
  • ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • experience in confined spaces and extreme conditions
  • preventative and corrective maintenance skills

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative team environment
  • professional growth opportunities
  • safe and healthy work culture

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years mechanical background experience
  • 1 year natural gas and fuel oil boiler experience (Operator II)
  • 2 years central heating and power plant equipment experience (Operator II)
  • Successful completion of pre-work physical

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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