Plant Operator
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on April 8, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title
Plant Operator
Posting Number
F006046
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
No
Category
Plant Operations
Class Code
63
Starting Pay
$21.85
Special Note
Location
Trinity River
Department
DT Physical Plant
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
- Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
- 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
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
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers, air conditioning units or related equipment
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 applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives 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 10 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 representatives 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.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted
03/28/2024
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Nathan Zimring
*
nathan.zimring@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Certification / License
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of experience do you have in the operation and maintenance of boilers, air conditioning units or related equipment?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question) - * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee
