What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heating Plant Operator position at Dartmouth College?

Position Information

Posting date	09/08/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	0410600
Position Title	Heating Plant Operator
Hiring Range Minimum	$41.99
Hiring Range Maximum	$42.53
Union Type	SEIU
SEIU Level	U
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7.30am-4.00pm; Saturday/Sunday off
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	n/a
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	The Heating Plant provides heating steam and co-generates electricity on a 24-hour basis for all of the College's GPO and ORL buildings. The Plant Operator is responsible for the operation of the Plant's electrical generators and electrical distribution system, emergency diesel generator, and turbine auxiliaries. The Operator is also responsible for the oversight of all plant equipment and systems including the flow of steam and electric out of the Heating Plant. The position is also responsible for: responding to telephone requests for after-hours assistance from members of the College community; maintaining the station log book and communicating information to appropriate Plant and/or FO&M personnel. Monitors and reports fire alarms. Monitors and responds to computer energy management system alarms. Alerts appropriate FO&M personnel to equipment malfunctions and emergencies.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	High School plus 5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Five years of relevant power plant maintenance and boiler operations experience; or post-secondary technical school degree in power plant operation; or the equivalent. Ability to pass an annual hearing test and willingness to partake in a hearing conservation program. High school graduate or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Working knowledge of and skill in the operation of high pressure steam boilers, turbine generators, and high voltage electrical distribution systems. Successful completion of plant operator training guidelines. Knowledge of facility operating permits and emissions limits in order to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations. Must be computer literate and proficient in current methods of computer-automated boiler control. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to communicate effectively with a wide variety of College personnel. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and flow diagrams. Must demonstrate sound judgment and good problem-solving skills. Must be in good physical condition, able to perform strenuous physical labor under extreme high temperature conditions, and able to work on ladders. Willingness to work shift hours as assigned and to work overtime when required. Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Hazardous Waste Storage and Handling; Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures; Driver Safety; Hazard Communication; Lock-out/Tag-out;Respirator Training, Fit, and Physical Examination; Working in confined spaces
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number	603-646-3323
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	William D Riehl, Assistant Director of Utility Operations
Department Contact's Phone Number	646-2133
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants	UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (9/8/2025) THROUGH (9/15/2025) Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions	Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7.30am-4.00pm; Saturday/Sunday off
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/82899

Key Accountabilities

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Responsibilities

Starts, stops and operates equipment according to proper procedures and safety guidelines.
Monitors overall plant operation using the Bailey Distributed Control System, local gages and panel meters.
Ensures facility compliance with operating permits , facility emissions limits and operating procedures.
Responds to after-hours telephone requests for assistance from members of the College community.
Monitors and reports problems associated with the campus energy management computer and report fire alarms through the digitize system.
Maintains a regular cleaning station as assigned and performs basic maintenance tasks; e.g., replacing status indicating lights.
Maintains turbine room log and makes event entries in station log book.
Records all relay trips during electrical outages for review by supervisory personnel.
Routinely inspects equipment and writes work orders for items needing repair

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Working Conditions

Works from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms
Work requires bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.
Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
Work is performed indoors, outdoors, in bad weather, and in areas that are dirty, or smoky or where fumes and steam are present.
Work involves exposure to extreme high temperatures and noise levels.
Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as: overalls; gloves ; goggles; ear plugs or protectors ; and hard hat.
Work may require employee to wear protective clothing and a breathing apparatus in order to shut down equipment under conditions of extreme high temperature where fumes and thick smoke are present.
Work requires exposure to high voltage electrical.
Work require exposure to steam and water at high pressure and temperature.

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Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.

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--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Salary : $42 - $43

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