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Heating Plant Oper/Entry Level

Employer
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
Salary
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Industry
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Role
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Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time

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Position Information

Description & Details: To assist the Lead Heating Plant Operator in the duties & responsibilities for the 24 hour operation of the Heating Plant for the generation of steam to provide energy for environmental comfort usage in state, city, federal government and campus faciliteis located at North Dakota State University. Responsibilities: Perform duties with the production & operation of 4 high pressure steam generating water tube boilers, two of which use natural gas/oil as fuel sources, two of which use coal as fuel sources, with a total capability of producing in excess of 200,000 pounds of steam per hour. Assist the Heating Pland Supervisors and/or the Heating Plant Lead Operator in performing preventive maintenance and repairs to the facility and equipment. Peforms general housekeeping duties for the facility.

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts - 40 hours per week

Advertised Salary: $41,000 +/year

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • One year mechanical or formal education using varied hand and power tools used in the mechanical trade
  • CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Technical and/or mechanical training
  • One year experience in a heating plant operatoin
  • Engineer License Class B
  • Computer knowledge and experience.

Applicant Materials Required:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the state.

NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .

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NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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Location
1340 Administration Ave.
Fargo
ND
58102
United States

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