Central Plant Operator II at Tyler Junior College – Tyler, Texas

The Central Plant Operator II is a full-time 12 month position that reports to the Supervisor, HVAC. The position will operate and maintain all heating, air conditioning and related equipment necessary to provide a comfortable, safe and healthy environment for all buildings on campus.

• Maintain Central and Satellite Plant and all associated equipment on site.
• Work with other maintenance personnel when called upon.
• Operate boilers, chillers, air compressors, pumps and related equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Monitor control panels, gauges, dials, and meters to ensure proper operation of plant equipment.
• Under direct supervision of HVAC Supervisor, make necessary adjustments on equipment to obtain efficient, safe and economical operation.
• Perform repairs on equipment as directed or required.
• Perform routine inspections of mechanical rooms,
• Respond to requests for temperature adjustments.
• Operate and maintain building automation systems, and respond to alarms associated with its operations.
• Keep Central and Satellite plant equipment and building in a clean and efficient working condition.
• Any and all other duties as assigned. Duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve TJC.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be reliable, self-motivated and responsible.
• Must have good mechanical skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and emails.
• Ability to have a cooperative attitude and respond to after hour maintenance calls.

Required Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education/Experience

• At least three months and/or any combination of experience or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

EXPECTATIONS

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.