Central Utility Plant Operator

About the role

Job Title

Job Description Summary

Operate, Repair/Assist and PM all of the physical plant's main and auxiliary equipment to include all HVAC equipment, air compressors, chillers, AHU's, pumps, exhaust systems, life safety systems, etc in a mixed use corporate environment. Help plan, coordinate and accomplish operational and maintenance activities which ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of departmental goals and objectives. Provide assistance to team members on daily activities. Candidate must be able to work a 12 hour shift of days and nights

About the role

• Apply knowledge and experience in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all related physical plant equipment under the responsibility of the Operations & Maintenance Department.
• Be able to take charge of a Shift and make Operating decisions without Supervision
• Responsible for knowing and following strict Operating procedures for applicable equipment as trained.
• Responsible for following the two-man Safety verification process.
• Learn the plant systems and operating procedures for the physical plants main and auxiliary equipment.
• Basic Computer skills required. Answering, Composing and Sending E-mails. Completing Work orders on Client Based Maintenance Program.
• Make designated operators' rounds, document equipment-operating conditions and identify and report non-standard conditions.
• Responsible for monitoring Manufacturing and Building Systems and notifying customer facilities when a system is not operating under normal condition.
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance functions on selective equipment and make a positive impact in completing root cause analysis on troubled equipment.
• Show proficiency with the procedures/processes required to effectively test and analyze equipment and systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to cover a 24/7 operation (12 hour shifts, Holidays and Weekends). Must be able to work adjusted shifts.

Additional Functions

• Operators will use their hand tools, measuring instruments, and other equipment necessary to perform repairs and PM to the job.
• Must be able to follow E-mailed, writing and verbal instructions.
• Operators will be required to perform a multitude of other Maintenance type of duties as assigned within a team-oriented environment.
• Willing to work overtime as needed

Operating Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Training & Education Requirements

• High School graduate, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, math ability and a positive attitude
• Able to work with computers, automated controls and their associated operating systems
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Experience Requirements

Minimum three (3) years experience as a Building operator

Other Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check, physical exam, and drug screen.
• Must be capable to ascend/descent ladders and stairs for completing operators' daily rounds. Must be capable of lifting to 25 lbs unassisted.

Pay and benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $30.60 - $36.00

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