Boiler Operator

OSF HealthCare; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Boiler Operator to oversee, monitor, and support maintenance of boilers, chillers, pumps, and related equipment at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

The role emphasizes safe operation, vigilant monitoring of plant systems, and timely escalation of anomalies while supporting 24/7 utility services in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years boiler plant or central utility plant experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient with Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee boiler operator duties and monitor boiler plant equipment.
• Maintain awareness of operating conditions, alarms and system abnormalities.
• Respond or escalate issues to ensure safe, continuous operation.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and on-call as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Shift work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BAS/alarm monitoring systems

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $26.99 - $31.75/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

This position will oversee boiler operator duties at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Boiler Operator operates, monitors, and supports maintenance of boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, compressors, water treatment systems, and related utility plant equipment to help ensure safe, continuous, and efficient operation of hospital infrastructure. Maintains awareness of plant operating conditions, utility flow relationships, alarms, and system abnormalities, and responds or escalates appropriately.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma/ GED

Experience: 2 years relevant boiler plant, central utility plant, industrial operations, or equivalent experience is required.

Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. Knowledge of plant operating principles, utility flow relationships, and alarm response expectations. Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions and elevate appropriately. Strong shift handoff, log-keeping, and operational communication skills. Ability to work safely around rotating machinery, pressure systems, and utility hazards. Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call, or emergency callback as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Hospital central plant or critical utility operations experience. Experience with steam, chilled water, hot water, water treatment, or BAS/alarm monitoring systems.

Licensure/ Certification: Applicable operator licensure or certification required where mandated.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.