Duke University Job Description:
UTILITY OPERATOR I* (0515)


Job Title: UTILITY OPERATOR I* 

Job Code: 0515 

FLSA:

Job Level: 07 

Revised Date: 03/01/2020  

Job Family: JF 21 

Occupational Summary

Operates steam boilers, chilled water systems, pumping systems, and auxiliary equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation; monitor HVAC and electrical systems; assist in the training of plant personnel and assume the duties of the plant supervisor when required.

Work Performed

Cleans and maintains equipment and work areas

Monitors equipment, conduct rounds and maintains records of equipment operational status

(Assist in) Locally operate steam boilers, chilled water systems, pumping systems, and auxiliary equipment at the direction of the control room operator or superiors

Perform (Assists with) lock-out/tag-out of equipment for maintenance personnel

Remains current on all changes in operating procedures, new equipment, and related systems

Performs (Assists in) troubleshooting and initial root cause analysis on equipment failures and operational upsets

Assist mechanics and technicians as required/directed to troubleshoot issues

Assist other operators as required/directed.

Assists in observation and monitoring of electrical systems

Assists in plant equipment training

Locate major branches, valves, piping systems and lines to troubleshoot plant or distribution problems

Perform basic calculations and conversions

Use computer software applicable to operations

Provide technical guidance and direction to lower level personnel

Perform other related duties incidental to the work above

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Work requires a High school diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:

Work requires three years experience in operating utility systems equipment, facilities or distribution systems. Must pass the Basic Duke Utility Systems Operations Test within 6 months of entering position

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Skills:

N/A

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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