STEPS Heating and Cooling Operator at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

High School.

Experience in heating and cooling, equipment maintenance, and/or general maintenance.

Standing or walking with objects up to 50lbs; Repetitive motion. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while reviewing a job-site(s).

Current hours are for 12 hour shifts (day shift is 6a-6p, night shift is 6p-6a).

Shift schedule is three 12 hour shifts one week and four 12 hour shifts the next week within a two week pay period, with every other weekend required. May vary.

Shift differentials do apply for weekend work and 3p-7a hours.

Are you ready to be a key part of the team that powers our campus? As a STEPS Heating and Cooling Operator, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and operating the equipment that keeps the University of Kentucky running efficiently. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build hands-on skills, work with essential systems, and contribute to the vital operations that support our students, faculty, staff, and patients.

In this essential position, you will install, maintain, and operate equipment at the University’s Heating and Cooling Plants. You’ll work closely with H/C Operators and other team members to ensure proper steam pressure, chilled water temperatures, and overall plant efficiency. This position supports both preventive and emergency maintenance needs and may involve training or leading others in day-to-day tasks.

HS + 1 year of experience in heating and cooling, equipment maintenance, and/or general maintenance.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.