<p>Steam Operator</p> <p>Please read the job description carefully before applying. The essential functions are the fundamental job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.</p> <p>Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum qualifications or who do not fully complete the application as instructed will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating that they possess the qualifications advertised for the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure applicants of an interview.</p> <p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Please see Special Instructions for more details.</p> <p>Applicants will be required to electronically upload a resume and complete contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Position Number 898050 Working Title Steam Operator Job Title Facilities Associate 8 Department M and R - Heat Plant Job Type Full-Time Job Purpose</p> <p>Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains natural gas and fuel oil fired boilers.</p> <p>Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>Lights off, shuts down, operates, maintains, adjusts and troubleshoots natural gas and fuel oil fired boilers. Monitors boiler operation, recognizes upset conditions and corrects problems or safely shuts down a boiler. In the absence of supervision, makes decisions when to startup or shutdown boilers based on campus loads, breakdowns, weather, or loss of efficiency. Plans, schedules, supervises and directs the activities of other steam plant employees. Performs operation, maintenance, and repair services of auxiliary boiler equipment and systems.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>High School Diploma or equivalent. At least three years of boiler operations and maintenance experience. Valid driver's license. Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, as required.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications Work Hours</p> <p>Rotating shifts.</p> <p>Compensation and Benefits</p> <p>Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 7. Benefits Information</p> <p>The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the initial accumulation of one vacation day per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Date 05/09/2025 Deadline Date 05/23/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Applicants will be required to electronically upload a resume and complete contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.</p>