Heating Plant Operator

Position Description & Details

Job Title: Heating Plant Operator

Location: Mayville State University, Mayville, ND

Compensation: Hiring Range: $43,219 - $51,862 - dependent on experience

Benefits: Includes: single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.

Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, long- term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Who can apply: Internal/external candidates eligible to work in the United States. Mayville State University will not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Recruitment: Internal and External

Start date: TBD

Position Information:

Maintains boiler operation and steam generation to include, firing boilers, cycling boiler feedwater pumps, circulating pumps, tending water softeners, loading and unloading coal. Will adjust system to ensure adequate steam supply throughout campus and assist with ongoing and preventative maintenance throughout the year. Outside of heating season will perform heating and cooling maintenance across campus to include chiller and HVAC maintenance, boiler maintenance and other heating/cooling projects across the campus.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Requires working weekends, holidays, and storm days during the heating season
• Subject to call-in and call-backs year round
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, and with students, faculty, and staff members with diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Computer literate
• Critical thinking skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Mechanical Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical Skills
• Plumbing Experience
• Electrical Experience
• High Pressure Boiler Operation (Natural Gas or Coal)
• Pipe Fitting Experience
• Equipment Experience (Skid loader, Tool cat, Scissor Lifts)
• MN Calls B Boiler's License 2nd class or equivalent

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered fully:

• A letter of application
• A current resume/CV
• Three professional references

Application review will begin August 1, 2026, and will continue until filled.

MaSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. ND veterans preference laws apply to this position. Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability. The state of North Dakota has an open records law; therefore, your application could be subject to review upon request. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.

ND Relay: http://www.relaynorthdakota.com/

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