Facilities Operator
Job Description
Additional Information:
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Job Summary:
Operate, maintain, install, and perform preventive maintenance on all types of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including large commercial air handlers, boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, AC split systems, air compressors, and other related equipment. Requires general knowledge of building systems and maintenance relating to commercial HVAC systems. Requires general knowledge of commercial HVAC automatic control systems, building electrical systems, commercial plumbing systems, and all related components. Requires some experience with commercial plumbing systems, fixtures, and related components. Perform carpentry work throughout campus, such as repairs to doors and door hardware, ceilings, flooring, and classroom seating. This position will be expected to interact with customers and other employees in a professional manner that enhances work effectiveness for the facilities maintenance crew. Assist Plant Operators as directed. Perform all duties of that position to include, but not limited to, operating central utilities plant equipment, make rounds and complete operating logs, monitor campus equipment through the energy management systems, note deficiencies and take corrective action.
About Us:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Required Qualifications:
| Required Education: If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type: |
High School Diploma or equivalent.
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| Required Experience: If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience: |
One year of experience with HVAC equipment and building mechanical systems, or equivalent education.
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| List any required license/certification. |
Valid Driver’s License
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Preferred Qualifications:
| Preferred Education: If any degree major/training is preferred, please specify the type: |
Associates degree in HVAC technology.
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| Preferred Experience |
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Compliance Requirements:
| Credit Check | No |
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| Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check | Yes |
| Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment | Yes |
| Drug Screen | Yes |
Information at a Glance
Req Id:
782
Campus Label:
University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)
Org Unit:
Maintenance and Operations UNO
Job Location:
Omaha, NE 68182
Application Review Date:
9/2/25
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Advertised Salary:
$24.00 - $30.00/per hour
Job Type:
Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:
On-site
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
Dave Meradith
Special Instructions to Applicant:
-
Posting Start Date:
9/2/25