Power Plant Operator

Central Power Plant


Search  2397 - Posted June 18, 2026

Emporia State University is seeking applicants for a Power Plant Operator position with our Physical Plant team. As a Power Plant Operator, you will perform routine maintenance on various powerhouse systems, monitor automation control systems regulating building heating and cooling, operate high pressure steam boilers, and analyze discharge water tests.


This positions work schedule will be 4:00pm to 12:00pm with days to be determined

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform routine lubrication, cleaning, and rebuilding powerhouse instrument piping for steam, oil, water, air, and gas lines
  • Record daily boiler logbook, record daily usage of steam, fuel oil and natural gas
  • Monitor the campus building automation controls (STAEFA) that regulates heating and cooling
  • Maintain high pressure boilers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED
  • At least two years of experience in a power plant or similar environment
  • Relevant safety training is required


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently
  • Standing or walking for 7 or more hours per shift
  • Movements that require manual dexterity, trunk strength, wrist-finger movement, twisting, bending, pushing, and pulling.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation will be negotiable based upon education & experience

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, contact information of three references and a ESU Application here. 


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.