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Position Title:
Power Plant Operator In Charge
Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Heating/Cooling Plant Operator In Charge
Job Duties:
At the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, our mission is to provision access to transformative higher education for everyone in Northeast Wisconsin who wants to learn—and that access depends on a safe, resilient, and reliable campus environment. As our Power Plant Operator in Charge, you will serve as the operational backbone of our Green Bay campus, leading shift operations inside a 24/7/365 heat and chill plant that keeps classrooms, laboratories, and Residence Life communities running smoothly through every Wisconsin season. In this pivotal leadership role, you will empower success across our Facilities team by mentoring fellow operators, overseeing high-pressure steam, chiller, and energy management systems, and advancing fearlessly when complex mechanical challenges, system alarms, or power outages require decisive technical expertise.
Beyond technical mastery of boilers, condensate return mains, and water chemistry, this role is about leadership through connection and service. Working a rotating shift alongside dedicated plant operators, HVAC technicians, and campus partners, you will build community by fostering a safety-first, collaborative culture where colleagues support one another and students thrive in dependable living and learning spaces. At UW-Green Bay, we express gratitude for the skilled trades and plant professionals whose behind-the-scenes dedication makes every student milestone possible—because when our campus infrastructure is strong, our entire Phoenix community thrives. And... Together, We Rise.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assist and oversees plant personnel and contractors as assigned
- Makes regular inspections of plant equipment
- Maintains plant maintenance supplies and repair parts inventories
- Responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent failures
- Oversees readings and makes observations to detect any equipment malfunctions
- Analyzes, interprets data, and communicates recommendations on equipment and systems operations, both verbally and in written reports
- Adheres to safety protocols and procedures
- Complies with environmental protection protocols and procedures
- Works with other individuals and departments/plant locations to coordinate critical services
- Ensures safe and efficient operation of plant and its associated equipment
- Assists with personnel management, including the training and oversight of new employees in plant operational procedures
Department:
Heating/Cooling Plant
Compensation:
Compensation range of $31.25 - $33.01.
This position will earn an additional $0.80 per hour for all weekend hours worked, as well as for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent at time of application
- Possess knowledge of basic safety rules and regulations
- Possess a strong mechanical aptitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year operating and maintaining high pressure steam boilers or an ASOPE PPOE3 license
- 1 years operating centrifugal chillers with a chilled water system
- Experience using and monitoring a building automation system
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to work in confined spaces and heights
- Climb ladders and/or stairs
- Sustained overhead work
- Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, or kneel frequently
- Tolerate airborne dust and a dirty work environment
Conditions of Appointment:
Position is a full-time University Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will typically be 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday on the Green Bay campus. There will be occasional rotating shifts as needed.
A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen examination will be conducted on the finalist(s). In addition, if the final selected candidate has prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct will be completed. A six-month probationary period is required for this position. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
How to Apply:
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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:
- Resume
Application Deadline
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:
Human Resources
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Email: [email protected]
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.
Benefit Details
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.
- UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
- Total Compensation Estimator
Employee Misconduct
All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
Confidentiality Statement
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Annual Security Report
For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
