Heat/Cool Plant Op In Charge

Join our dynamic team as a Heating/Cooling Plant In Charge of plant maintenance and play a critical role in maintaing ourcampus's essential services. We pride ourselves on fostering a dedicated, supportive, safe, and healthy work enviroment where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. The In Charge will perform as the Plant Lead worker as assigned. The In Charge will be responsible for the operations,maintaining and scheduling of the maintenance onall plant equipment.

• Ensures safe and efficient operation of plant and its associated equipment

• Assists with personnel management, including the training and oversight of new employees in plant operational procedures

• Assist and oversees plant personnel and contractors as assigned

• Maintains plant maintenance supplies and repair parts inventories

• Oversees readings and makes observations to detect any equipment malfunctions

• Makes regular inspections of plant equipment

• Analyzes, interprets data, and communicates recommendations on equipment and systems operations, both verbally and in written reports

• Responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent failures

• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures

• Complies with environmental protection protocols and procedures

• Works with other individuals and departments/plant locations to coordinate critical services

Heating and Cooling Plant

Starting at $29.00 per hour and commensurate with experience

• Required Certifications: Forklift, First Aid, Scissor/One Man lifts.

• Preferred Certifications: ASOPE 3rd. Class, NIUPE PPOE 3rd.Class or Facilities Operating Engineer.

• Preferred Experience: Boiler operations, auxiliary equipment maintenance.

• Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 02/08/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166

Work Authorization
Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hroffice@uwosh.eduor 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://uwosh.edu/police/, or call UWO Police Department, at (920) 424-1212 for a paper copy.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.