Hiring Range: Up to $75,000 Commensurate with education
and experience
Pay Band: 4
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job
Duties
This position will manage plant and personnel to ensure plant efficiency and system reliability. Responsibilities
include; supervise and direct the daily operation, maintenance and improvements of the central steam generating plant and related steam
distribution system; establish and monitor plant operation standards and protocol, personnel performance guidelines, regulatory compliance
reporting procedures and filings; plan, direct, and supervise routine plant maintenance by plant staff or outside vendors, including
repairs, improvements and preventive maintenance; ensures that the Heat Plant Facility is emergency ready in the event of a campus-wide
emergency; schedule, report, and track maintenance inspections in timely manner and ensure filings are made with appropriate regulatory
authority or the Director of Facilities; provide weekly and monthly operations report to Director of Facilities; schedules weekly and
monthly inspections of heat pump, fuel tank, heat plant, air compressor, fuel pump, oil heater and booster, feed water system, stack and
clean air system, and boiler systems; supervise repair and preventive maintenance of building mechanical systems and underground
distribution systems; evaluate cost estimates for repairs by outside vendors; ensures that data entry of maintenance and repair information
is keyed in the Maximo data tracking system; monitors the storage of critical documents, including environmental and permit submissions;
develop department safety/operating training standards and schedules; manages and monitors status of invoices, purchase orders, and payments
by vendors, subcontractors and contractors; and represents University in capital improvement meetings in order to develop a long term
strategy for heat plant and infrastructure improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable experience
operating and maintaining of steam and power plant equipment; extensive knowledge of pressure vessel boilers and maintenance, water
treatment, and auxiliary mechanical equipment operations and maintenance associated with steam/heat plant operations is required. Experience
in the maintenance and operation of utility or industrial power production systems is required. Demonstrated supervisory experience is
required. Successful candidate must be flexible, energetic, and willing to work for a 365/24 hour operation; may be required to work
alternate shifts. Demonstrated experience working with SCADA Automation Systems; demonstrated project management experience is required;
basic skill in welding, braising, and soldering all types of metals, plumbing pneumatic, refrigeration, electrical applications, and trouble
shooting skills are required; ability to analyze the performance and operating efficiency of the systems to optimize energy use and
production; Must be able to climb, crawl, and bend through boiler opening to inspect and lift up to 50 pounds; must have visual acuity and
manual dexterity to operate vehicles, equipment, and hand power tools.
Additional Considerations
Experience
working in a university setting is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of
receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the
status of your application for this position.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Virginia State University is committed to
providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin,
political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages
and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national
service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY:
Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position
through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be
accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed
within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is
reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The
decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete
each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application
lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted
for consideration.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a
current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.
The selected candidate
will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a
Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State
University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to
provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United
States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance
requirements.
Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are
encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this
opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within
the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their
disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use
this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or
call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo
Phone: 804-524-5083
Email: bnyarko-brentuo@vsu.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to
inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered
for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative
Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran
status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter
can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at
800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1,
2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
