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Utility Operator III (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_14165
Department FMP-Utilities 50000772
Business Unit Business & Finance
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Varies
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY

This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of all equipment associated with utility plant and distribution system serving the UNMC/Neb Med campus.

Starts, 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. Responsibilities also include providing mentoring and training to Utility Operators.

Position Details
Posting Category Operations
Working Title Utility Operator III (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)
Job Title Utility Operator L2
Salary Grade FP18H
Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range $29.183 - $46.683/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date 08/13/2025
Application Review Date 08/27/2025
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider five years related post high school education/experience)

Required Experience 5 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience with Siemens in a plant setting to include a minimum of two years’ experience as a Licensed Boiler Engineer with operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment.

(Will consider five years related post high school education/experience)
Required License Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
A valid City of Omaha 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license
Controls/PLC Certificate
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications: Controls System Experience, Work Order System or Equivalent
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Technically sound in the utility distribution system operations-chilled water, steam, hot water, and electrical
•Technically sound in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
•Demonstrated ability to locate and troubleshoot all building meters
•Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and layouts
•Demonstrate the ability to recognize distribution and control system problems and take corrective action
•Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot normal and emergency power systems troubles
•Demonstrate the capability to operate and troubleshoot plant control systems
•Demonstrate the ability to recognize and understand systems and control schematics and be able to apply to physical installations
•Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of the utility plant generation and distribution systems including steam, chilled water, hot water, and normal and emergency power systems
Preferred Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Technical school, trade school, community college, apprenticeship program, and/or related education program.
Preferred Experience:
NA
Preferred License: No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
NA
Preferred Computer Applications: Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
May be required to wear a respirator.
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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * This posting is for UNMC Employees only. Are you currently employed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have experience with Siemens in a plant setting to include a minimum of two years' experience as a Licensed Boiler Engineer with operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * If you do have experience with Siemens in a plant setting to include a minimum of two years' experience as a Licensed Boiler Engineer with operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have a valid City of Omaha 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have a Controls/PLC certificate?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Are you proficient with Controls systems, Work Order systems or related?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Careerlink
    • Employee Referral
    • HERC
    • Indeed
    • Job Fair
    • Lincoln Journal Star
    • Linkedin
    • Omaha World Herald
    • UNMC Job Site
    • Facebook
    • NEWorks
    • Handshake
    • Other
  11. * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

    (Open Ended Question)

  12. * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter





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Full-time Employee
Date Posted August 13, 2025
Requisition Staff_14165
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
SOC Category 51-8021.00 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
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