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State of Colorado UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR I @ UNC 2/2026 in Greeley, Colorado
UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR I @ UNC 2/2026
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UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR I @ UNC 2/2026
Salary
$58,872.00 Annually
Location
Greeley, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
C00165
Department
University of Northern Colorado
Division
Finance and Administration
Opening Date
03/02/2026
Closing Date
3/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
UNC, Greeley, CO 80639
Department Contact Information
UNC, Human Resources, Carter Hall Rm 2002; Greeley, CO 80639; Phone 970-351-2178
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
The University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado, population over 100,000, an hour's drive north of Denver, and within driving distance of the Rocky Mountains. UNC has an enrollment of over 12,000 students who attend classes on the 250-acre campus, and is large enough to provide true University opportunities, and small enough to treat students and employees as individuals. State classified employee benefits include medical, dental, life, flexible spending, PERA retirement, and tuition waiver for employees.
Description of Job
* * * THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS. * * *
ALL RELATED JOB EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS AND NO INFERENCES WILL BE MADE. PLEASE BE DETAILED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Job Summary:
Monitor all functions of the UNC heat plant, so as to supply a continuous supply of high temperature hot water to all UNC buildings. Maintain and operate high temperature hot water boilers and associated equipment. Assist HVAC shop as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Monitor/Inspection 50% - Visually inspect, monitor and record readings of boiler, pumps and air compressors temperature and pressure,
compression on tanks pressure, and outside air temperature on an hourly basis.
Water Chemical Analysis Treatment 10% - Water chemical analysis and treatment for boilers, city water, system water, colling towers water and water softeners. Adjust treatment program to maintain proper chemical balance.
Maintain Environment-20% - Maintain clean environment for proper function and operation of equipment and computers. Repairing any and all equipment we are able to in-house and on campus.
Preventative Maintenance-20% - Perform preventative maintenance on a daily, monthly and annual basis depending on function and use. Recommends repairs or replacement of equipment.
Valid Driver's License required.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
D6E1XXUTILITY PLANT OPERATOR I (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ebWhaZXZuQ0IwRFE/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-Ts_8KDpp3Lx2cgGRYur3ZA)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years
Appeal Rights: (Updated)
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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