Sr. Operating Engineer/Mechanical Journeyman

Pay Range: Targeted hourly pay of $26.30, based upon experience and skills.

Benefits Eligible: True

Work Schedule: 7: 30 AM to 4: 00 PM CST, M-F; on-call rotation; flex shift schedule to relief operations as needed; some weekends may be required; some snow and ice duty required during inclement weather

Travel: Not required

For Best Consideration Date: 10/26/2026

Position Introduction:

Do you have a High Pressure Boiler License and a minimum of 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience? Are you ready to help support the safe and reliable operation of steam and chilled water utility systems for one of the top places to work in education and healthcare? Are you looking for competitive pay, outstanding benefits such as AMPLE paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance and retirement savings plans? Come join the University of Oklahoma Health Campus as a Sr. Operating Engineer/Mechanical Journeyman at our downtown Oklahoma City campus.

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Required Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 18 months of steam and chill water plant operation experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• High Pressure Boiler License and State of Oklahoma High Pressure Boiler License.
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications:

• Hiring contingent upon driver's license check
• Hiring contingent upon Post Offer Employment Testing (POET)

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy .

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

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