Senior Operating Engineer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduation or equivalent plus three years of experience working in the operation and maintenance at a steam plant and First Class Engineer A license with turbine; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds or more; ability to crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, grasp, and read instrument panels; demonstrated knowledge & skills in operation & maintenance of high pressure boilers heating systems; ability to work rotating shifts, every other weekend, overtime when necessary and some holidays during firing season; ability to read, write, and understand English.

About the Job: Promotional priority for Teamster employees runs from 9/17/2020 through 9/24/2020.

Full-time, 12-month position to start as soon as possible thereafter. This position works every other weekend, can work holidays during firing season and must be willing to work overtime when necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate high-pressure boilers and all equipment in the Heating Plant; Monitor boiler operations; Regulate/maintain appropriate steam pressure and water level; Monitor pollution control systems for compliance with MPCA permit; Switch between fuel sources when necessary; Start up and shut down boilers as needed and follow appropriate shut down-start up procedures in compliance with MPCA permit; Keep daily log; Maintain equipment and perform annual maintenance on boilers and associated equipment located in the tunnels and buildings & other related departmental tasks.

How To Apply: Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, visit our website at: www.myu.umn.edu/employment or click on the ''apply'' button. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).