Facilities & Services – Energy Systems
The Facilities & Services department of South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking an experienced boiler operator to be a part of the team in the heating plant. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining the campus heating plant to ensure reliable heat and hot water delivery to approximately 80% of SDSU campus. Ensures boilers run at optimal efficiency with minimal environmental impact through continuous monitoring, adjustment, and adherence to best practices in plant operations.
The Energy Systems Division of Facilities and Services manages the production and distribution of the heating and cooling for campus. Our staff of engineers and technicians continually assess new technologies and energy options to assure SDState utilizes the most efficient and reliable systems both environmentally and fiscally.
This position is located in Brookings, SD.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate high pressure (150PSIG) gas and oil-fired boilers and associated equipment in the Heating Plant
- Perform full range of maintenance activities and repairs on Central Heating Plant equipment.
- Maintenance and repair of hydronic heating and cooling systems across campus.
- Maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems (HVAC)
- Perform planned preventative maintenance on building equipment
Benefits:
SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Methods, tools and equipment associated with boiler operations
- Knowledge of hydronics and HVAC for both small and large commercial or institutional sized equipment
Skill & Ability to:
- Ability to maintain records
- Calculate boiler combustion efficiency
- Ability to work shifts through winter
- Ability to occasionally be on call
Required License:
- Obtain EPA 608 certification within 6 months of employment
Application Procedures:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
