HEATING / COOLING PLANT SUPERINTENDENT

HEATING / COOLING PLANT SUPERINTENDENT

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02211081

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
Who We Are: UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin’s premier public urban university and offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to 24,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Our tree-lined, 104-acre campus is located on Milwaukee’s upper-east side, one of the city’s most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students. For more information, please visit our website at www.uwm.edu

What We Offer:

• Innovative, and collaborative
• Challenging and progressive career development
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package
• On-site affordable day care
• Best practice PTO policies and paid holidays
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

Job Summary
The Heat Plant Superintendent is a working management role and is responsible for directing and supervising the operations and maintenance of the campus central heating and cooling plant as well as equipment at select satellite facilities. The position has direct supervision of plant operators and oversight of contracted service provider staff as well as interfacing with various campus and State departments working to operate, maintain, and renovate the plant. The plant equipment includes high pressure boilers and large capacity chillers along with associated mechanical and electrical equipment

As a full-time staff, the incumbent will earn 176 hours of vacation per fiscal year and granted 176 hours (22 days) of initial entitlement sick leave available for use during the first 18 months of employment (will earn 96 hours (12 days) of sick leave per fiscal year after the initial entitlement period). These numbers are prorated for appointment percentage. Employees will also be granted 36 hours (4.5 days) of personal holiday hours per year and nine legal paid holidays.

The starting salary for this role will be between $80,000 and $90,000 per year, but the final salary offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for this vacancy must:

• Possess and maintain a minimum of a Third Class High Pressure Boiler Operator License administered by a nationally recognized certification organization such as ASOPE or NIULPE
• Minimum of five years of operating and maintenance experience within a central heating and cooling plant or closely related process plant
• Experience directly supervising maintenance or operations employees
• Proficiency with office applications including email, spreadsheets, word processing, and team meetings
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates will also have:

• Associate Degree in Boiler Operation or Power Engineering or closely related field
• Chief, First Class, or Second Class Operating License (Facility, Stationary Engineer, or Power Plant) administered by a nationally recognized organization (ASOPE or NIULPE).
• Proficiency in writing requests for proposal for service work and interpreting and evaluating same
• Experience in developing and writing plant operational procedures
• Familiarity with PLC controls
• Evidence of experience with managing annual operating budgets
• Familiarity with maintenance management software tools
• Demonstrated success with conflict resolution and elevating organizational standards of performance.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of thermal utilities, HVAC, and thermodynamics of steam production and mechanical refrigeration

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
• A resume
• A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references
• Copies of any licenses, degrees or industry certifications

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer, Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for this position. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

This is a continuous recruitment. Screening begins on January 09, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after January 08, 2023 may not receive consideration.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project
The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36323




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