Author: Steinberg, Ryan

Power Plant Operator Trainee (7 Positions)

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UConn’s Facilities Operations Department, Storrs Campus, has seven job openings for Power Plant Operator Trainee positions. The Co-Generation Plant produces high-pressure superheated steam, electrical power, and chilled water to supply energy to the 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 this year.

These positions will receive on-the-job training in order to complete the requirements of a Power Plant Operator 1 job classification within a period of time not to exceed two years. These are permanent, full time positions working rotating days/shifts; five (5) teams of three (3) 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 effect 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.

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:

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/.

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

This position closes on February 15, 2023 at 11:55PM. For more details on the position, or to submit an application, please click on the link below:

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Skilled Trades Apprentice (Utilities)

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UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has two job openings for Skilled Trades Apprentice (Utilities) positions at the Storrs Campus. The Skilled Trades Apprentice (Utilities) positions are permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours/week positions. The work schedule is 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an unpaid half an hour for lunch. The hourly rate of pay is $30.33 and is non-negotiable.

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

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/.

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 effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends and holidays).

These positions require participation in the Weekly On-Call Rotation Schedule; when assigned to the on-call rotation, the assigned cell phone must be carried, and calls must be responded to during the on-call assignment within 15 minutes.

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

This position closes on February 28th, 2023 at 11:59PM. For more details on the position, or to submit an application, please click on the link below:

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QCW HVACR (6 Positions)

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UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has six current job openings, and anticipated job openings*, for QCW HVACR positions.  These are permanent, full-time, positions 37.5 hours per week. The hourly salary is $30.33/hour and is non-negotiable. These positions offer a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. The 2nd shift positions are eligible for shift differential. Weekend differential is applied to hours worked on Saturday or Sunday if the entire 7.5-hour shift is worked.

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

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/.

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 effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, and holidays). Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses

This position closes on January 31st, 2023 at 11:59PM. For more details on the position, or to submit an application, please click on the link below:

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Skilled Trades Apprentice – (Plumbing/Steamfitting) (3 Positions)

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UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has three job openings for Skilled Trades Apprentice Plumbing and Steamfitting positions.  These positions will receive on-the-job training and vocational education in order to complete the requirements of a QCW Plumbing and Steamfitting job classification within a period of time normally not to exceed two years. The Skilled Trades Apprentice Plumbing and Steamfitting job classification requires a P-2 plumbing license to be obtained normally within the two-year period. The P-2 license must be maintained throughout employment with the University once promoted to the QCW Plumbing and Steamfitting job classification.

These Skilled Trades Apprentice Plumbing and Steamfitting positions are permanent, full-time, 1st Shift positions, 37.5 hours/week, with a work schedule of Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The hourly salary is $24.01 and is non-negotiable.

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

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

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 effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, and holidays). Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.  A current motor vehicle license is required.

 

This position closes on February 28th, 2023 at 11:59PM. For more details on the position, or to submit an application, please click on the link below:

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Skilled Trades Apprentice (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment)

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UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has one job opening for a Skilled Trades Apprentice (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) position at the Storrs Campus.  This position will receive on-the-job training and vocational education in order to complete the requirements of a QCW Automotive and Mechanical Equipment job classification within a period of time normally not to exceed two years.

This Skilled Trades Apprentice (Automotive and Mechanical Equipment) position is a permanent, full-time, 1st Shift position, 40 hours/week, with a work schedule of Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch).  This position offers a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. The hourly salary is $23.43 and is non-negotiable. Please note, the hourly salary is anticipated to increase, effective July 1, 2022.

This position is 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 effect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends and holidays).  Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.  A current motor vehicle license is required.

PLEASE NOTE:  ONCE THE CDL B LICENSE WITH AIR BRAKES ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN MET, THE CERTIFICATION TO WORK ON AIR BRAKES HAS BEEN OBTAINED, AND THE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED FOR THIS POSITION, WITHIN A PERIOD OF TIME NORMALLY NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS, APPOINTMENT WOULD THEN BE MADE TO THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF QCW AUTOMOTIVE AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.

 

This position closes on January 31st, 2023 at 11:59PM. For more details on the position, or to submit an application, please click on the link below:

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Skilled Trades Apprentice (Masonry)

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UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has one job opening for a Skilled Trades Apprentice (Masonry) position at the Storrs Campus.  This position will receive on-the-job training and vocational education to complete the requirements of a QCW Masonry job classification within a period of time normally not to exceed two years.

This Skilled Trades Apprentice (Masonry) position is a permanent, full-time, 1st Shift position 37.5 hours/week, with a work schedule of Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position offers a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. The hourly salary is $23.43 and is non-negotiable. Please note, the hourly salary is anticipated to increase, effective July 1, 2022.

This position is 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 effect campus operations.  Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, and holidays).  Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.  A current motor vehicle license is required.

 

This position closes on February 28th, 2023 at 11:59PM. For more details on the position, or to submit an application, please click on the link below:

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