UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR I @ UNC 2/2026

Full Job Description

Requirements

ALL RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS AND NO INFERENCES WILL BE MADE. PLEASE BE DETAILED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Summary:

Monitor all functions of the UNC heat plant, so as to supply a continuous supply of high temperature hot water to all UNC buildings. Maintain and operate high temperature hot water boilers and associated equipment. Assist HVAC shop as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor/Inspection 50% - Visually inspect, monitor and record readings of boiler, pumps and air compressors temperature and pressure,
compression on tanks pressure, and outside air temperature on an hourly basis.

Water Chemical Analysis Treatment 10% - Water chemical analysis and treatment for boilers, city water, system water, colling towers water and water softeners. Adjust treatment program to maintain proper chemical balance.

Maintain Environment-20% - Maintain clean environment for proper function and operation of equipment and computers. Repairing any and all equipment we are able to in-house and on campus.

Preventative Maintenance-20% - Perform preventative maintenance on a daily, monthly and annual basis depending on function and use. Recommends repairs or replacement of equipment.

Valid Driver's License required.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D6E1XX

UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.