Job Title: Central Plant Operator

Department: Central Plant

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

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

About Us

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. 

Job Summary

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

Central Plant Operations

• 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.

Preventive Maintenance and System Monitoring

• 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.

Service Coordination and Emergency Response

• 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.
  
  

Collaboration Skills:
Communications regarding interpretation of policies may be made after discussion of different points of view. Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.

Technical Knowledge:
Work requires intermediate skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which support the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Other Position Details:

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

Application Instructions

• 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.

This position anticipated to work the midnight shift operator working from 11pm to 7am and the midnight shift is eligible for a shift differential pay. 

Environmental Conditions Frequency

• 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
  
  

To help us stay connected with you throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to apply using a personal email address instead of a Colorado College email address.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $25.39 to $30.47 per hour

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Explore the Department: Williams Central Plant is located at 908 N Cascade Ave and provides heating and cooling to many of the large residential, academic and support buildings on campus. The Central Plant is staffed 24 hours a day by our Plant Operators who operate and maintain all of the equipment in the Central Plant and piping distribution systems. The Plant Operators also act as after hours dispatch and first responders for all facilities related emergencies.

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

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