Plant Operator

Company: Florida Atlantic University
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs . Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Plant Operator. - Boca Raton, FL This position is responsible for the operational integrity of Florida Atlantic University’s Housing & Residential Education mechanical systems, which will support more 6,000 beds, 12 residence halls, on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. The Plant Operator manages chiller plants, cooling towers, air handling units (AHUs), outside air units, chilled water pumps, and sewer lift stations, ensuring reliable and efficient performance through Trane, Siemens, and Johnson Controls building automation systems. This position is critical to maintaining optimal building temperature, humidity, ventilation, and wastewater operations that directly impact student living conditions and system reliability . Summary of responsibilities: Operate, monitor, and maintain chiller plants, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, and lift stations. Conduct diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on AHUs, motors, coils, fans, dampers, and VFDs. Optimize outside air systems (DOAS) for ventilation and humidity control. Use BAS platforms (Trane Tracer, Siemens Desigo, JCI Metasys) for scheduling, trending, and fault detection. Coordinate vendor activities for Trane, Siemens, JCI, and related mechanical service providers. Supervise and oversee contracted personnel in chiller and lift station maintenance. Track performance, efficiency, and system alarms via BAS, providing weekly reports to leadership. Maintain compliance with refrigerant management, confined space, and environmental standards. Support capital projects involving HVAC modernization, AHU replacement, and lift station reh abilitation. Develops and manages PM schedules and ensures full documentation. Travels to multiple work locations to perform essential duties. Performs job-related duties as requested in the event of severe weather conditions or emergency situations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned FAU Benefits and Perks If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks ! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Sick Leave Pool Program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: Discover Housing Resources in Palm Beach County | BDB Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience required. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Salary: $75,000 - $77,000 annually. College or Department: Division of Student Affairs: University Housing Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Occasional weekends and on-call rotations are required. Application Deadline: 2026-04-20 Special Instructions to Applicant: This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume Cover letter OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED: Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

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