Relief Operator

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Job Number: P1299
Work Type: Classified
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Facilities Services - Other, Facilities Services - Energy Services, Facilities Services - Maintenance

Relief Operator

$49,942 - $61,678; commensurate with experience

Perform preventative maintenance tasks on support equipment to hot water heating systems throughout the campus. On occasion the Relief operator will be assigned a shift to operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, turbines, pumps, compressors, and other ancillary related equipment for a centralized boiler plant at a large university. This position will work in a centralized power plant, industrial type environment as well as large machine rooms in other buildings that have standby boiler systems.

This position is normal day shift primarily. The occasions that the operator is assigned a shift other than day shift may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.
Required to complete an in-house training class for boiler operation and safety within 90 days of employment led by the Assistant Supervisor of the Boiler Shop as well as completion of 80 hours supervised on the job training of operation of boiler within 90 days of employment.

Related experience working with complex machinery.

Valid driver's license required.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

Application Review Date:January 28, 2026

Advertisement Opened: 01/14/2026 01:00 AM CST
Final date to receive applications: 01/28/2026 11:55 PM CST