Heat​/Plant Op In Charge

Position: Heat/Cool Plant Op In Charge
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*** Current Employees:
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* Position Title:

** Heat/Cool Plant Op In Charge##
** Job Category:
** University Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Heat/Cool Plant Op In Charge##
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* Job Duties:

** Join our dynamic team as a Heating/Cooling Plant In Charge of plant maintenance and play a critical role in maintaing our campus's essential services. We pride ourselves on fostering a dedicated, supportive, safe, and healthy work enviroment where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. The In Charge will perform as the Plant Lead worker as assigned. The In Charge will be responsible for the operations, maintaining and scheduling of the maintenance on all plant equipment.##

** Key

Job Responsibilities:

*** Ensures safe and efficient operation of plant and its associated equipment
* Assists with personnel management, including the training and oversight of new employees in plant operational procedures
* Assist and oversees plant personnel and contractors as assigned
* Maintains plant maintenance supplies and repair parts inventories
* Oversees readings and makes observations to detect any equipment malfunctions
* Makes regular inspections of plant equipment
* Analyzes, interprets data, and communicates recommendations on equipment and systems operations, both verbally and in written reports
* Responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent failures
* Adheres to safety protocols and procedures
* Complies with environmental protection protocols and procedures
* Works with other individuals and departments/plant locations to coordinate critical services##
** Department:
** Heating and Cooling Plant##
** Compensation:
** Starting at $29.00 per hour and commensurate with experience##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Required

Certifications:

Forklift, First Aid, Scissor/One Man lifts.##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Preferred

Certifications:

ASOPE 3rd. Class, NIUPE PPOE 3rd.

Class or Facilities Operating Engineer.

* Preferred Experience:

Boiler operations, auxiliary equipment maintenance.##
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* Education:

*** Minimum Degree

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent.##
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* How to Apply:

** Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:
* Resume* Cover Letter
* Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
* All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note:

Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

** To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received by the end of the day on 02/08/2026 are ensured full consideration.
** Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.##
** Contact Information:
** For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment or     
** Work Authorization
** Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.##

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