Boiler Operator

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul's School is seeking an experienced Boiler Operator to operate and maintain the boilers and Central Heating Plant. This role includes monitoring boiler operations, performing mechanical tasks, and assisting the Chief Engineer. The position requires previous experience and offers a full-time schedule with night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience operating or servicing high-pressure boilers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious working environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily operation of the boilers and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform routine mechanical tasks in servicing steam plant equipment.
• Test boiler water and add chemicals as needed.

Skills

Basic mathematical calculations

Basic personal computer skills

Ability to work independently

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Paul's School seeks an experienced Boiler Operator who will operate, maintain, and service the boilers and the Central Heating Plant. In the non-heating season, provides general maintenance assistance to the Facilities group. This position will work the overnight shift, from 8pm-6am, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor daily operation of the boilers, making adjustments as necessary. This includes both the physical
equipment of the operation and the computer controlling software.
Test boiler water and add chemicals to maintain correct composition.
Perform routine mechanical tasks in the servicing of the steam plant equipment.
Assist and provide backup for the Chief Engineer.
Perform maintenance and repairs to a variety of HVAC equipment.
Maintain functionality and cleanliness of the boiler rooms and facilities.
Provide general maintenance assistance to the various functions and craft groups of the Maintenance
section.
Other duties may be assigned at any time at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years experience operating or servicing high-pressure boilers.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Basic personal computer skills.
Ability to work independently on reasonably complex tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain a harmonious working environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical documents and procedures.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
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 sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, stretch, crouch, and crawl and work in confined spaces.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision in use of computer screen and reading.
Lifting up to 50 pounds.
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 work environment primarily is a boiler plant with its typical hazards and risk exposure.
Work in confined or limited spaces with irritants (e.g., dust and fuel oil) are to be expected.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Comments:

Normal work schedule is 40 hours per week, full year, four days per week, with hours and schedule
arranged by the supervisor. Overtime may be required based on the needs of the department and the
School schedule.
This position may be on an evening or night shift, and requires some weekend and holiday coverage.
Works under the general direction of a lead operator. Some independent judgment, creative effort, and
resourcefulness required in making routine decisions in accordance with established policies and practices
of the department.
St. Paul's School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity. St. Paul's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation, and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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