Boiler Apprentice Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
Staff_14705
Department
FMP-Utilities 50000772
Business Unit
Business & Finance
Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule
Varies
Remote/Telecommuting
No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of all equipment associated with utility plant and distribution system serving the UNMC/Neb Med campus.
Starts, operates, and shuts down boilers and their auxiliaries, chillers and their auxiliaries, generators and their auxiliaries, and all other necessary plant equipment from a central control room.
Responsible for the for the operation and monitoring of the 13.8 KV and 5KV electrical distribution system serving the UNMC/Neb Med campus.
Directs the activities and provides training to the Utility Operator I.
Performs preventative and routine maintenance as assigned.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category
Operations
Working Title
Utility Operator II
Job Title
Utility Operator
Salary Grade
FP17H
Appointment Type
C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range
$27.308 - $43.702/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date
04/28/2026
Application Review Date
05/05/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
(Will consider two years post high school education in a related vocational technical trade program/related experience)
Required Experience
2 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience in operation and maintenance of high pressure boilers and related equipment to include fundamental knowledge of industrial plant chilled water, steam, and electrical systems
(Will consider two years post high school education in a related vocational technical trade program/related experience)
Required License
Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Valid motor vehicle operator's license
A valid City of Omaha 3rd, 2nd, or 1st Grade Stationary Engineer license
Required Computer Applications:
Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
Demonstrated ability to operate industrial or commercial control systems.
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings and layouts Demonstrated mechanical and operational aptitude
Preferred Education:
Relevant coursework/specialized training
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Technical school, trade school, community college, apprenticeship program and/or related education program
Preferred Experience:
NA
Preferred License:
No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
NA
Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
May be required to wear a respirator.
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