Job Description

This position is responsible for basic safety, efficient, and proper operation of all equipment associated with utility plant and distribution system serving the UNMC/Neb Med campus.Operates, and shuts down boilers and their auxiliaries, chillers and their auxiliaries, generators and their auxiliaries, and all other necessary plant equipment from a central control room.Responsible for the operation and monitoring of the 13.8 KV and 5KV electrical distribution system serving the UNMC/Neb Med campus.Performs preventative and routine maintenance as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:
Required Education:High School education or GED
Type of Required Education:
NA
Required Experience:Less than 1 year
Type of Required Experience:
Experience with building services, maintenance, industrial or related.
Required License/Certification:

• Valid motor vehicle operator's license
• Required to obtain a valid City of Omaha 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license within two and one half years

Equivalency Statement:
Will consider related post high school education in lieu of required experience.
Required Knowlege, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings and layouts Demonstrated mechanical and operational aptitude

Required Computer Applications:Not Applicable
Required other Computer Applications:
NA
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education:Relevant coursework/specialized training
Type of Preferred Education:

• Technical School, Trade School, Community College, Apprenticeship Program and/or related Education Program.

Type of Preferred Experience:

• Operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment.
• Fundamental knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems
• Two years experience working with industrial equipment in either operations or maintenance.

Preferred License/Certification:

• A valid City of Omaha 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license

Preferred Knowlege, Skills, Abilities:

• May be required to wear a respirator.

Preferred Computer Applications:Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Outlook
Preferred other Computer Applications:
NA
Compliance Requirements:
Compliance Requirements:
Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Background Check
Driver's License
Education Credentials Check Other Compliance:
n/a
Occupation Health Requirements:
Hearing Exam
Additional Information:
Information at a Glance
Req Id: 1449
Campus Name: University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit: FMP-Utilities UNMC
Job Location: Omaha, NE 68198
Application Review Date: 10/22/25
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: $21.683 - $32.548/hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility: On-site
Benefits Eligible: Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: jobs@unmc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant: n/a
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Skills Required