Title: Plant Operator

Department: DT Physical Plant

Campus Location: Southeast Campus

Employee Classification: POP - Plant Operations

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No 

Compensation Details:  Starting Pay - $45,448

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm; Varies based on department needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Plant Operator, the Plant Operator is responsible for tending to ventilation and heating equipment such as fans, vacuum pumps, air compressors, vents and ducts, and lubrication oil used in buildings by performing the following duties.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
⦁ Adjusts valves to regulate temperature of lubrication oil and flow of water through system
⦁ Moves controls to regulate speed of fans and to adjust vents and ducts
⦁ Records gauge readings, repairs completed, and time lost because of inoperative equipment
⦁ Makes periodic inspections and does incidental repairs
⦁ Writes repair work order tickets and out of order tags preparatory to equipment repair
⦁ Inspects equipment to detect excessive noise and heat
⦁ Replaces gauges and tightens and caulks leaky fittings
⦁ Adds chemicals to boilers and air conditioning systems
⦁ Advises Chief Plant Operator in case of serious malfunction
⦁ Cleans carbon deposits, pitch, and grease from fans, vents, and ducts
⦁ Repair or replace pumps, pump seals and bearings on heating and cooling equipment

Service Excellence
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
⦁ Works under the general supervision of the Chief Plant Operator

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Preferred Qualifications:

⦁ At least two (2) year's working experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers, air conditioning units or related equipment
⦁ Current HVAC certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

⦁ Knowledge of steam and hot water heating equipment and commercial air conditioning equipment
⦁ Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
⦁ Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
⦁ Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.