Boiler Mechanic

Essential Functions

• Maintains and repairs boilers and burners.
• Opens, cleans and prepares boilers for annual inspections.
• Opens, cleans, repairs, and maintains all burners in proper operating condition.
• Reports any/all unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Maintains all condensation pumps and condensation systems in proper operating condition.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs all boiler chemical feed systems as necessary.
• Repairs, replaces, and lubricates all heating pumps on hot water heating systems.
• Replaces or repacks main valves at boiler which may be leaking with plumbers as necessary.
• Works with plumbers, electricians, and Johnson Control personnel as required to maintain DHW systems.
• Works with plumbers as necessary to locate, replace or repair faulty steam traps or heating system leaks.
• Tests the operation of burners, associated electrical systems, safety devices such as flame failure safety, low water cut-offs, CO2, CO2, and smoke levels for efficiency %.
• Maintains proper chemical levels as required and instructed by current chemical company personnel in boilers, closed systems, air conditioning systems.
• Consults with outside contractors for major boiler repairs such as retubing, gas train replacement, etc.
• Makes daily check of EMS printout sheets and be capable of operating EMS computers.
• Sets up annual inspections for all equipment.
• Reads blueprints.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience working with boilers required.
• Valid Pennsylvania Operator’s License and City of Reading Trades License.