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Facilities: Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities: Heating/Cooling Plant Operator I position at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

POSITION: A full-time university staff position is available in Facilities beginning as soon as possible. The official title for this assignment is Heat/Cool Plant Operator I with a working title of Boiler Operator. This is an expected-to-continue assignment, which requires a twelve-month probationary period during which all operational aspects of the heating plant will be learned.

DEPARTMENT

Facilities

Compensation

The hourly hiring salary is up to $19.00 to $21.00 per hour (commensurate on experience) plus shift differential and full benefits.

Required Qualifications

  • Mechanical Aptitude.
  • Clean Driving Record to allow driving State vehicles.
  • General computer and keyboard skills
  • Physical ability to walk, stand, sit, lift, and climb ladders.
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • High level of dedication to quality service by interacting directly with students, staff or other external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military Service
  • Graduate of Building, Utility, or Maintenance related program with two years of experience in a related field.
  • Boiler License from an accredited organization or three years of experience operating and maintaining boilers.
  • Industrial maintenance experience repairing motors, pumps, fans, or gear reductions.
  • Experience with metal fabrication.

How To Apply

Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three references.

Contact Information

Please direct requests for additional information to: Greg Falkenberg; falkengc@uwec.edu

Institutional Overview

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ .

Salary : $19 - $21

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