Heat Plant Operator

Position Title

Heat Plant Operator

Compensation

$40.00 - $40.00

Department

Heat Plant Operations

Start Date

09/21/2026

About this opportunity

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management has an opportunity to work on the beautiful campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, and will possess great service skills with a willingness to learn.
This is a full-time, on campus opportunity.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

3rd Shift
11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday through Saturday

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Function: Under supervision, perform duties required in the operation and maintenance of natural gas fired boilers, auxiliary equipment, steam and condensate return distribution system, complying with EPA , OSHA, and all appropriate operating regulations and codes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Operate and monitor natural gas fired boilers including combustion control and pollution control equipment. Record meter readings and maintain log sheets.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, kneel, grasp, finger, lift, reach, balance, climb, talk, hear, work with arms and hands extended, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and Heating Plant instrumentation and testing equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, heights, confined spaces, and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

2. O perating heat plant auxiliary equipment (water treatment, feed water pumps, air compressors, valves, emergency power generating equipment, etc.)

Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, grasp, finger, lift, reach, balance, climb, work with arms and hands extended, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate hand and power tools, ladders, and scaffolds. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, heights, confined spaces, and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

3.  Performing duties related to the construction, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all types of steam distribution equipment; perform maintenance duties such as pump, turbine, compressor and fan rebuilding.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, grasp, finger, lift, reach, balance, climb, talk, hear, work with arms and hands extended, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and Heating Plant instrumentation and testing equipment. Employee is exposed inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, heights, confined spaces, and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

4. Performing duties related to the replacement and repair of the boiler furnace refractory; install sludge drying equipment.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, grasp, finger, lift, reach, climb, and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate hand tools and Heating Plant instrumentation. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, heights, confined spaces, and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

5. Performing pipe fitting, welding, metal work, rigging, low voltage electrical work, insulating and painting tasks.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, grasp, finger, lift, reach, balance, climb, talk, hear, work with arms and hands extended, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, and Heating Plant instrumentation. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, heights, confined spaces and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

6. Performing water treatment tests, adding chemicals, maintaining water treatment equipment.

Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, finger, grasp, work with arms and hands extended, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate hand tools, painting, cleaning, lubricating, and vibration equipment, ladders, scaffolds, and Heating Plant instrumentation and testing equipment. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, heights, confined spaces, and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

7. Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, equipment, and vehicles.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, kneel, grasp, finger, lift, reach, climb, balance, talk, hear, work with arms and hands extended, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to perceive depth, distinguish color, and align parts and equipment. Task requires the ability to operate hand and power tools, ladders, scaffolds, welding machines, cutting torches, and Heating Plant instrumentation and testing equipment. Employee is exposed to i