Boiler Service Technician

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Summary/General Description of Responsibilities

Operate, maintain and/or install stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate, maintain and/or install equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, related to boilers and high fire water heaters using material lists, designs, schematics or as-builts.

Essential Job Duties

• Remove and install boilers as needed.
• Repair and/or install control transformers, electrodes, relays, solenoids, switches, thermostats, theostats, aquastats, circulating, generating pumps, fuel pumps, and retrofitting of gas, DDC controls, electrical inputs and plumbing.
• Derate various types of boilers and dial them into factory recommended specifications.
• Reconfigure boiler installations due to poor installation of controls, plumbing or improper draft.
• Install new ceiling exhaust fans and sheet metal work to building's exterior for proper combustible draft.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of unique situations and problems encountered.
• Utilize correct methods to repair malfunctions on boiler systems and appurtenances.
• Correct any noted boiler installation problems related to electrical, plumbing and DDC.
• Repair piping, valves, gauges, pumps, motors, steam traps, strainers, check valves and relief valves.
• Performs visual, audible and mechanical checks; checks gauges, recording devices and controllers.
• Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
• Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing; and take any necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals, to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
• Logs associated daily and monthly boiler performance for reporting purposes.
• Must understand the principles of steam and generating processes; be knowledgeable with burner controls and its operations on both oil and gas configurations.
• Provide technical training to Boiler Mechanics as required.
• Respond to emergency call outs as requested.
• Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Accuracy and timeliness in processing material requests within own department.
• Tools and equipment within his or her possession.
• Using PPE when required.
• Timely, cost-effective performance of duties.
• Working closely and harmoniously with fellow workers.
• Adherence to all Safety rules and regulations.

Job Requirements

• Must have 3 years' boiler operational experience.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering, science and technology; capable of applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of various boilers and hydronic systems.
• Knowledge of various mathematical applications and chemical compositions.
• Possess a valid Nevada Driver's License.
• Possess an OSHA 10 card or have the ability to get one within the first 90 days of employment.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Employees to furnish own hand tools.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, speak and write proficiently in the English language.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations.

Working Conditions

• Work hours are subject to change, with overtime work as needed.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Outdoors' work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to complete assigned tasks in high or confined spaces.
• Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common colds, influenza, dust odors and elevated noise levels.
• Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hand and soft-carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolds and walkways.