Boiler Operator & Maintenance Technician

About the role

Operate the Luther College Heating Plant to ensure a constant supply of steam for the campus.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers safely, handling emergencies as needed.
• Perform water tests; maintain boilers, softeners, and condensate systems.
• Maintain daily records and perform required pool tests and filter maintenance.
• Test and maintain steam lines and cooling towers, ensuring proper chemical levels and operation.
• Record operational data for chillers and water softeners, and review automated logic systems.
• Log operational data for system cost review and perform preventative work or repairs from the work order system.
• Handle plumbing and mechanical requests, including replacing lamps, shutting off circuits, and resetting circuit breakers.
• Assist with welding/brazing and metal fabrication tasks as needed.
• Be available to handle weekend work requests and assist with unloading fuel transports.
• Supervise student workers as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with boiler operation and mechanical/electrical background preferred.
• Computer skills for spreadsheets, monitoring building automation systems, email, etc.
• Ability to diagnose and solve problems.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May need to supervise student workers.

Physical Demands

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps; not afraid of heights; walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and hold 75 pounds, frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds, lifting and holding 10-25 pounds above head.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment including scissors lifts, power tools, and hand tools.
• Ability to work for extended periods with arms above head.

Work Environment

• Inside and outside buildings, working in temperatures ranging from heated rooms to extreme heat and cold.
• High noise levels.
• Extreme temperature changes.
• Buildings and grounds are smoke/tobacco free.
• Shifts up to 12 hours, night shifts possible, overtime may be required.
• Rotating weekends and being on call.
• Some areas may be poorly ventilated or heavily congested.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Will need to work in restricted places which may require stooping, bending, and kneeling.