Boiler Plant Operator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reads, records, and inspects heating, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC systems including high pressure steam boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, motors, electric and pneumatic controls, water storage tanks, dumps, drains, etc. on a regular basis.
• Performs preventative maintenance as assigned on the following systems and equipment, such as high pressure steam boilers, air conditioning systems, large and small, tonnage package units, ice machines, compressors, pumps, motors, fans, air units, emergency lights, generators, etc.
• Responds to all emergency calls such as loss of power, steam, water, heat, ice and snow, etc. by operating all appropriate emergency equipment in case equipment changes are required such as emergency generators, electric power transfer switches, high pressure steam boilers, water systems, etc.
• Diagnoses and rectifies problems within physical plant such as loss of heat, loss of hot water, power outage, loud noises, hot bearing, units overheating, broken belts, jammed controls, etc.
• Notifies appropriate authorized personnel of impending problems, or major equipment or system failures which need specialized repair.
• Starts, stops and operates all equipment according to established procedures and criteria.
• Supervises and directs the work of one or more assigned Boiler Plant Operator; performs training as required.
• Enters operating data in appropriate logs and logbooks.
• Prepares deficiency lists and reports as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A second class fireman license or higher.
• Four (4) years of technical experience with electromechanical equipment and systems.
• Three (3) years of experience in the operations maintenance and repair of equipment and systems similar to those used in facilities.
• Previous supervisory experience.

Job Overview

This position carries out physical plant operations, preventative maintenance, on call services, on seven day a week shift cycle, to ensure that patient comfort and safety are maintained. Location: 800 Washington Street, Boston (Nutrition Center Building) Hours: Full time - 40 hours, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts required.