Facilities Operating Engineer

About the role

Phillips Academy seeks a full-time Facilities Operating Engineer to operate high pressure steam fire tube boilers, steam turbine, and auxiliary equipment with minimum supervision.

Requirements

• Third Class Engineers license or higher issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Safety
• Experience operating high-pressure boilers, steam turbines, diesel engines, electrical distribution equipment, auxiliary machinery, and building management systems

Schedule

While the power plant is in operation (Late September–Early June), this is a 12-hour shift from 7 PM to 7 AM with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. When the power plant shuts down for maintenance, the shift is four 10-hour days, weekends off, and “on-call” status with overtime as required. During emergencies or extreme weather conditions, the functions of this job may be deemed essential and the employee must report to work or remain on duty as directed by their supervisor.

Benefits

• Group medical/dental coverage
• Generous employer contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Vacation, personal, and illness bank paid time off

Pay

Salary range: $42–$45 per hour, commensurate with experience.