Facilities: Boiler Operator

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. The hourly hiring salary is up to $19.00 to $21.00 per hour (commensurate on experience) plus shift differential and full benefits. https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/univ.staff…

MINIMUM 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.

DUTIES: This entry level position is responsible for assisting and learning the operation, monitoring, and/or maintenance of gas and/or oil-fired boilers, and related auxiliary equipment in compliance with all applicable regulations and utilizing appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 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.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Facilities: Boiler Operator position (Job ID#21768) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references.

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

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by 4:00 pm on June 30, 2025. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check is required prior to employment.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer