Heat Plant Operations Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: June 11, 2024
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: June 20, 2024
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Support Staff
Support Staff Classification Title: Trades Maintenance Worker 2
Division/Department: Finance and Administration/Facilities, Management and Planning
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): $17.80 -$19.29 /hourly or $3,085-$3,344/monthly @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
• To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
• Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Facilities Management and Planning administers custodial services; building maintenance and alterations; utilities operations (heating and cooling); landscape services; capital construction review as it pertains to future maintenance;carpool operations; property control and inventory; delivery services; stores operations and other support activities necessary for the benefit of administration and academic areas of the campus community. The SOU campus includes 175 acres of grounds, 140 of which are under active use and maintenance. Facilities Management maintains 21 major buildings comprising over 1.3 million square feet of building space. The department is staffed by approximately 45 full time personnel and is responsible for approximately 9% of the total campus budget. This position is responsible for repairs andmaintenance to all utility systems on campus.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of general building maintenance experience in one or more of the following trade areas:  carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and welding.

Note: Some positions may require licensure or certification in a specific trade area.

Preferred Requirements

• Four of more years of general maintenance experience at a high school, or industrial setting
  License/Certifications (any): Limited Electrical License, CFC refrigerant certification, plumbing license, electrical license,welding certificate

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(45%) Duties Include

• Repair controls when needed for the heating and cooling system throughout the campus. These consist of both electric and pneumatic systems, modulating steam and water valves, mixing valves, thermostats, and air dampers. Performs various journey level trades work such as installing and repairing steam pipes, valves, fittings, stove pipes, grates and other sheet metal articles; uses tools and equipment of various trades such as pipe cutters, saws, drills, planes, sanders, shears and acetylene and heliarc welding equipment; drives truck to run errands and deliver supplies; coordinates preventive maintenance program through scheduled inspection and servicing of equipment and facilities.

(30%) Duties Include

• Inspects all building mechanical rooms which vary in s