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Chilled Water Operator

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jul 11, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State is searching for a full time Chilled Water Operator - Grade 4 to join the team. Duties include: Maintain proper cooling temperatures and differential chilled water pressures in chilled water systems to support the proper operation of building systems Add or remove equipment as necessary to ensure optimal system performance under varied occupancy load, humidity, and temperature conditions Make transitions to free-cooling or mechanical-cooling as determined by humidity and outside temperature conditions Reset equipment routinely or as necessary after electrical power events Monitor temperatures, pressures, flows and alarms in system equipment such as chillers, condensers, cooling towers, pumps, etc. Make adjustments to pumps and valves to modulate balance of chilled water flow Maintain chiller equipment logs Report exceptions to lead technician and/or supervisor Perform preventive and routine scheduled maintenance on all system equipment and auxiliary components and make various adjustments as needed Schedule and perform cleaning of units such as condensers, strainers, evaporators, and cooling water towers Use associated tools and equipment required to maintain and perform preventive maintenance on chilling equipment and related auxiliary components Assist refrigeration technician-utilities Occasionally, direct the work of lower grade employees Operate motor vehicle, and aerial equipment as required Work Schedule:Rotating Days Off:Rotating QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE 1 to 3 years of effective experience REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement. SALARY AND BENEFITS For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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