Utility Operator

Job overview

The Utility Operator role is onsite in Cambridge, MA, with compensation of $57.49 per hour. Harvard University Central Administration supports the university’s schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities through services that help them achieve their goals. The operator maintains and services utility generation and distribution systems, including chilled water, steam, compressed air, and water and drainage systems. Reliable operation, inspections, preventive maintenance, readings, and documentation support efficient utility service across the university.

What you'll do

• Operate and maintain chilled-water, steam, compressed-air, water, and drainage systems and related equipment
• take operational readings
• complete logs and reports and enter data
• inspect and perform preventive maintenance
• maintain work areas, tools, equipment, and utility facilities
• follow safety codes, trade practices, and university guidelines
• provide on-site support during emergencies as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

utility operator

cambridge ma

harvard university

chilled water

steam systems

compressed air

water distribution

pipefitter license

epa cfc technician

$57.49/hr

monday–friday days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off including parental leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
• retirement plans with university contributions
• wellbeing and mental health resources
• family and caregiver support
• professional development and tuition assistance
• commuter benefits and campus perks.

Why this role

40 hours per week; Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; five years’ journeyman trade experience, current Pipefitter’s license, EPA CFC Technician certification, trade or vocational school, and Massachusetts driver’s license required; emergency-status critical operations personnel.

About the employer

Harvard University Central Administration is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.