LP Gas and Oil Burner Technician A

Position 0400301 • Posted 09/28/2026 • SEIU (Level SF) • Non‑Exempt • Regular Full‑Time • Onsite in Hanover, NH 03755 • Not a term or grant‑funded role

About the role

Installs, services and repairs furnaces, boilers (steam and hot water) and their controls in College facilities. Troubleshoots low pressure boilers, incinerators, and multi‑stage boilers. Adheres to annual cleaning and service schedules. Maintains records of furnaces cleaned. Troubleshoots and repairs LP gas appliances and commercial cooking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, services, and maintains burners to ensure proper operating efficiency
• Maintains records for furnaces and boilers that were serviced and repaired
• Replaces furnaces and boilers when necessary, including hot water systems designed for specific apartment complexes
• Installs burners in furnaces and boilers; seals space around burner with gasket
• Inspects chimneys; installs barometric dampers in chimneys
• Performs series of tests such as pump pressure, transformer, and safety control tests to determine problems
• Uses Bacharach kit to determine efficiency
• Examines flue draft using Draft‑o‑Stat and changes balance weight to adjust damper
• Assembles and positions oil storage tank between furnace and wall of building
• Drills hole in wall and affixes oil inlet and outlet pipes from storage tank through holes to outside of building
• Connects pipe to storage tank and burner to convey oil

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Ten years of relevant experience with both oil burners and LP gas equipment/appliances
• In‑depth knowledge of high and low fire burners and controls
• In‑depth knowledge of high and low pressure boilers associated with one‑ and two‑pipe steam distribution systems
• Significant skill in pipefitting, gas fitting, and hydronic heating systems
• Knowledge of the LP gas and oil burner trade including burner controls, proper firing rates, wiring, applicable codes, and safety and environmental regulations
• Current NH/VT LP Gas Certification for installing, cleaning and troubleshooting LP gas systems
• Proficient troubleshooting skills of LP gas and oil fired equipment
• Willingness to work overtime when requested
• Valid driver’s license and qualification under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy

Preferred qualifications

• Graduate of a technical school with training in oil burner maintenance
• NH Electrical license
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community

Required training

Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

• Driver Safety
• Hazard Communication
• Lock‑out/Tag‑out
• Respirator Training
• Confined Space
• Asbestos
• Fall Protection
• PPE
• Safe Electrical Practices

Working conditions

• Works from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms
• Work requires bending and kneeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions
• Regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing up to 150 pounds
• Work performed indoors, outdoors, in bad weather, in areas that are dirty, smoky, or where fumes are present
• Exposure to cuts, bruises, and more serious injuries while working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons or Tyvek overalls, gloves, goggles, hearing protection, and respirator
• Exposure to hazardous materials such as asbestos
• Working around or near live, pressurized LP gas sources and potential carbon monoxide exposure

Culture and employee belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others
• Participates in division‑wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all