Boiler Operator

ASRC Federal; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal in Alaska is seeking an experienced HVAC technician/Boiler Tender to tend boilers and maintain heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems in a remote location.

You will follow blueprints, perform repairs, and ensure safety; requires EPA Universal refrigerant card, two years' verifiable HVAC or boiler experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. The role offers competitive pay and benefits to support government missions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' verifiable experience as a HVAC technician or Boiler Tender.
• Universal refrigerant card issued by the EPA.
• Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain interim security clearance and maintain a secret clearance.
• Pass pre-employment physical and drug test; background check and medical clearance for remote residency.

Responsibilities

• Tends one or more boilers and fires boilers to produce steam or hot water.
• Cuts, bends, and threads piping; forms sheet metal for ductwork and related parts.
• Repairs and services HVac systems, refrigeration units, and related equipment.
• Adjusts thermostats, relays, switches, and wiring; replaces components as needed.
• Works from blueprints and instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions and diagnoses repairs.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety on the job site; supports other trades as directed.

Skills

HVAC experience

Safety compliance

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Refrigeration tools

Job description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

Summary/General Description Of Job

The incumbent tends one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water for use in an establishment. Fires boilers; observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation. The incumbent also performs repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of commercial, industrial, and residential heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and refrigeration units.

Essential Duties & Job Functions

• Cuts and bends tubing to correct length and shape using cutting and bending equipment and tools; cuts and threads pipe using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment.
• Bends and forms sheet metal for ductwork, grease pans, etc.
• Repairs, overhauls, maintain, and services industrial and residential heating, ventilating, hydronic, and air conditioning systems, and refrigeration units. Troubleshoots and locates malfunctions, diagnoses problems, and determines appropriate repairs.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces thermostats, pressure stats, relays, switches, and electrical wiring.
• Repairs or replaces compressors and components, electric motors, fans, belts, and pulleys. Services and repairs evaporators, condensers, and receivers. Repacks valves, lubricates moving parts, replaces filters and cleans coils as needed.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal and written instructions.
• Repairs components within a system to include transformers, motors, electrodes, solenoids, rheostats, PLC controls, and aqua stats.
• Performs duties on PL-1 resources under the direction of the MDA Liaison.
• Responds to call-outs after normal working hours as needed.
• Assists other trades and crafts personnel in their daily operations, as directed.
• Ensures proper housekeeping of jobsite, mechanical rooms, and shops.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Accountable For

• Common safety practices and protective equipment used on a construction site.
• The use of hand and power tools.
• Understanding and following directions.
• Working cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.

Work Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to understand instructions, provide information and respond to safety warnings. Work conditions require the employee to stand; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; smell; and work on scaffolding and ladders. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 35 pounds without assistance and lift and/or move heavier objects with assistance.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' verifiable experience as a HVAC technician or Boiler Tender.
• Universal refrigerant card issued by the EPA.
• Valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Obtain an interim security clearance and maintain a secret clearance.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, fingerprints, and a fit-for-duty physical exam; candidates must be medically cleared for long-term residency in a remote location with limited access to healthcare.

Preferred

• Boiler Tender certificate of fitness.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.