Recruitment #190913-7550FM-001
Location |
Groton, CT
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Date Opened | 9/14/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $58,221 - $74,855/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 10/13/2019 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut's Facilities Operations Department, Avery Point Campus, has a job opening for a Lead Stationary Engineer. Applicants must be highly proficient in the operation, maintenance, repair and monitoring of a Central Utility Plant’s heating and cooling systems. The heating and cooling systems located at the Avery Point Campus are described below: The heating equipment is comprised of three 400HP Cleaver Brooks natural gas fired steam boilers and associated deaerator and condensate return equipment to produce steam for comfort heating. Medium pressure reducing stations are located at designated areas throughout the campus. The cooling equipment is comprised of two 700 ton York chillers. Chiller 1 is a VFD controlled electric driven unit and chiller 2 is driven by a natural gas fired CAT engine. The primary CHW loop is controlled by two VFD primary pumps. Heat rejection for the chillers is via two VFD equipped condenser pumps which supply the water to the two cooling towers located on the roof.
This is a permanent, full-time, position, 40 hours per week. The work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half hour unpaid lunch. The hourly salary is $27.89/hour and is non-negotiable. This position offers a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance.
This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that effect campus operations. Applicants must possess a current motor vehicle operator license. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays). This position is categorized as “Open to the Public”; current UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. If selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide the names, titles and phone numbers of three professional references. In addition, current state employees will be asked to provide copies of the last two (2) performance appraisals.
Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check.
Questions pertaining to this position should be directed to UConn HR’s Services Unit phone number, 860-486-3034.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have included the independent performance of the full range of tasks involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating and generating equipment.
Note: For State employees, this is interpreted at or above the level of Stationary Engineer.
Preference will be given to those applicants who can effectively demonstrate the following in their submitted application:
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp
Information concerning the University’s policies regarding the Cleary Act Statement, Non-Discrimination Policy, Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConn’s Job page at: https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.