Lead Power Plant Operator

University of Connecticut, Facilities Operations, Storrs Campus

Salary Range: $94,874.00-$123,136.00 Yearly – Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.

Link to Lead Power Plant Operator: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9323FM&R1=&R3=

INTRODUCTION

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department, Storrs Campus, has four job openings for Lead Power Plant Operator positions. The Co-Generation Plant produces high-pressure superheated steam, electrical power and chilled water to supply energy to its Storrs campus.  The plant has three 7 MW Solar combustion turbines as well as a 5 MW steam turbine and associated support equipment. In addition, a new Supplemental Utility Plant has been brought online and four chillers are operational within the facility, and one boiler will be going through commissioning soon. Operators will also be responsible for performing tasks at the South Campus Geothermal System and Chiller Plant that is currently under construction and expected to be operating in late 2027.

These positions are permanent, full time positions working rotating days/shifts; ten (10) teams of four (4) persons rotate working eight (8) hour weekdays and twelve (12) hour weekends. This is often called the “8 Plus 12 Plan”. These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff.  Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations.  Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays). Applicants must possess a current motor vehicle operator license.  Applicants must be lawfully permitted to work in the United States.

Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.

These positions are categorized as “Open to the Public”.

Current qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process and are required to submit an application in order to be considered for a Lead PPO position.

A full benefits package including medical and dental insurance is available.  These positions may be eligible for weekend and shift differential.

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

• Excellent and affordable healthcare options
• Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/
• Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/retirement/

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, and a highly desirable work environment.  For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/.

SELECTION PLAN

To Apply:

• In order to be considered for these job openings, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application.  PageUp applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements sections of the position have been met.  Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the Preferred Qualifications that you may have.
• Ensure that your PageUp Application is complete and detailed before submitting it.   You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the PageUp system.
• If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Job-Related Academic, Technical or Vocational Training section of the application) the name(s) of any Educational Institution(s) attended in trade related subjects, particularly in Electrical, Plumbing and Heating or HVACR, and to indicate the title(s) of the in person and/or online course(s) studied,  Address, City, State where the Educational Institution(s) are located, the years attended and the number of Credits earned or Diploma Earned.
• If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Licenses and Professional Certification section of the application) any current trade license(s) held, along with the issuing agency, license number, date issued and expiration date.
• Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional, work related references along with their contact information.

This position closes on November 30, 2024 at 11:59PM. For more details on the position, or to submit an application, please click on the link below:

Additional Information

Position Summary

To be eligible for the above position(s), the applicant must be a current, permanent or durational UConn NP-2 employee. To apply for the above position, please visit  https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, click on “Staff Positions”, and reference Job Search Number 497929.

The following are the current work schedules and locations this announcement is recruiting for:

• 3rd Shift HVACR Shop: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. – Supervisor:  Daryl Cashin
• 3rd Shift HVACR Shop: Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.  – Supervisor:  Daryl Cashin
• 2nd Shift Evening Trades Shop: Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Supervisor: John Baldesweiler (TSHC)
• 2^nd Shift Evening Trades Shop:  Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Supervisor: John Baldesweiler (TSHC)
• 2^nd Shift Evening Trades Shop:  Sunday – Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – Supervisor: John Baldesweiler (TSHC)
• 1st Shift Regional Campus Law School and Downtown Hartford: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Supervisor: Gary Mackiewicz

*This job search will be utilized to backfill any vacancies that are created by internal lateral transfers that occur in the HVACR Shop, Evening Trades, or Regional Campuses. Current UConn NP-2 QCW HVACR employees who may be interested in a lateral transfer to a new work schedule are required to apply to this job search to be considered for the positions listed above AND for any backfill vacancies that may become available as a result of lateral transfers. Vacancies may become available in any area and may include, but are not limited to: 2^nd Shift Sun – Thurs, 2^nd Shift Tues – Sat, 3^rd Shift Sun – Thurs, 3^rd Shift Tues – Sat, 1^st Shift Mon – Fri, 1^st Shift Sun – Thurs, and 1^st Shift Tues – Sat.