Boiler Operator

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Boiler Operator in a leading healthcare facility, where your expertise in boiler and chiller maintenance will play a vital role in ensuring operational efficiency. This full-time position offers a structured day shift with on-call duties, providing an opportunity to work collaboratively with various departments. You'll be responsible for maintaining safety standards while ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of essential equipment. If you're passionate about facility maintenance and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining high pressure boilers.
• Knowledge of water chemistry and safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate chillers and high pressure boilers.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Boiler Operation

Chiller Maintenance

Water Chemistry

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Boiler Operator License

Tools

Building Automation System

Chillers

Cooling Towers

Pumps

Job description

Boiler Operator

Fulltime day shift position - Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am – 7:00pm (12hrs), Monday & Tuesday: 6:30am – 3:00pm with snow removal on call

AFSCME union

Posted: 2/6/25

Reposted: 2/28/25

Responsibilities:

• Maintains good relations with other members of the crew, other crews, and all other departments so that work is performed in a harmonious manner.
• Complies with established occupational exposure policies.
• All processes needed to operate and maintain chillers including but not limited to cooling towers, pumps, water chemistry, and building automation system.
• Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of central plant systems and associated equipment including but not limited to all processes needed to operate and maintain chiller operation.
• Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of central plant systems and associated equipment including but not limited to all processes needed to operate and maintain high pressure boilers including but not limited to deaerator, feedwater system, softeners, boiler chemistry, burner tuning, annual cleaning and inspection process.
• Responsible for the completion of all service work order assignments in a timely fashion.
• Assists in snow removal duties.
• Overall cleanliness of central plant building, electric service building, and mechanical spaces throughout the facility.
• Could be scheduled for off shifts and rotation as needed.Available for on call.
• Complies with all safety codes whether Federal, State, or local; maintains a safe work environment.
• Will be expected to perform any and all other duties related to facility maintenance as deemed necessary by management that is in the best interest of the hospital, its patients, staff, and visitors.