Job Title: Boiler Operator
Department: Facility Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Shift: 7pm-7am (3 days week 1 then 4 days week 2)
Job Summary:
The Boiler Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of boilers and related equipment to ensure proper hot water and energy production for facility operations. This role requires adherence to safety standards, preventive maintenance schedules, and compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, and related mechanical systems.
Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels to ensure proper boiler function and efficiency.
Conduct routine inspections to detect and address potential issues, leaks, or malfunctions.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on boiler equipment.
Maintain accurate logs of boiler operations, maintenance activities, and safety checks.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state/local safety regulations and standards.
Respond to emergency situations and alarms promptly and effectively.
Collaborate with maintenance teams and supervisors to coordinate repairs and downtime.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized boiler room environment.
Assist in training staff on boiler safety procedures when required.
Other duties as assigned by manager
Required skill set:
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
Minimum of 1 years of experience operating boilers and mechanical systems.
Strong knowledge of boiler controls, safety devices, and mechanical systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and safety guidelines.
Basic computer skills for logging data and completing maintenance reports.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk most of the day; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, push/pull rack up to 100 pounds, and push carts up to 150 pounds. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects. Focus on one source of sound. Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles (dust and dirt). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
