Central Plant Operator

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

At Colorado College, 2,100 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Operates, monitors, and maintains central plant systems and associated equipment that provide heating, cooling, and refriNEw geration to campus facilities. Performs preventive maintenance, monitors building environmental operations, responds to system alarms and facilities emergencies, and processes service requests to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates the high-temperature hot water boiler system that provides central heating to campus buildings, the large chiller system and associated equipment that provide central air conditioning, and the refrigeration system and related equipment serving the ice arena. Ensures the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the high-temperature hot water boilers, distribution system, and central chiller systems.

• Performs preventive maintenance and completes work orders on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, the high-temperature hot water distribution system, and associated equipment. Monitors the energy management system and enters computer adjustments to modify environmental operations in campus buildings.

• Receives technical service calls from campus, generates work orders in the computerized system, and communicates with the appropriate shops to help ensure customer needs are addressed. Responds to mechanical and electrical system alarms and campus facilities emergencies as needed. Must have the ability to work nights and weekends as operational needs require.
  
  

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of experience in a related field
  
  

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: November 18, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  
• Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter.

• Extreme Temperature - Seasonally
• Wetness and Humidity - Several Times per Week
• Respiratory Hazards - Several Times per Week
• Noise and Vibrations - Several Times per Week
• Physical Hazards - Several Times per Week
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Continuously
• Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely
  
  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

• $25.39 to $30.47 per hour

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Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

Advertised: 04 Nov 2026 Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2026 Mountain Standard Time

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