Boiler Operator

Kenan Advantage Group; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company match

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group seeks a Boiler Operator/Heat Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain boiler systems used to heat ISO containers to required specifications. This role ensures safe, efficient boiler performance and supports quality and safety standards within the facility.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, logging operations, and coordinating with supervisors and team members to meet specifications and improve processes. Evening/weekend overtime may be required seasonally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot boiler systems.
• Experience in HVAC, industrial maintenance, or industrial mechanics preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and understand basic hydraulic systems.
• Effective communication and customer service skills for working with supervisors and team members.
• Field service experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers and related equipment to heat ISO containers to required temperatures.
• Monitor indicators such as temperature, pressure, and fuel levels and adjust gauges and controls to maintain safe boiler operation.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, part replacement, and documentation to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Maintain accurate logs of boiler operations, maintenance activities, and any issues, and report equipment malfunctions promptly to supervisory staff.
• Ensure ISO containers are heated uniformly, complete required quality checks, and verify containers meet specifications before dispatch.
• Communicate with supervisors, maintenance staff, and team members regarding operational needs, system status, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide recommendations to support process improvements and enhance workplace safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Monday through Friday from 8am - 4pm, with occasional weekend work during the fall/winter to keep track of temperatures (would be considered overtime)

Shift

• Monday through Friday from 8am - 4pm, with occasional weekend work during the fall/winter to keep track of temperatures (would be considered overtime)

Pay

• $22 - $25/hour

Position Summary

The Boiler Operator/Heat Technician operates, monitors, and maintains boiler systems used to heat ISO containers to required specifications. This position ensures safe and efficient boiler performance, conducts routine and preventive maintenance, maintains accurate records, and supports quality and safety standards within the facility.

Essential Functions

• Operate boilers and related equipment to heat ISO containers to required temperatures
• Monitor system indicators"such as temperature, pressure, and fuel levels"and adjust gauges and controls to maintain proper and safe boiler operation
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, part replacement, and documentation to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Maintain accurate logs of boiler operations, maintenance activities, and any issues, and report equipment malfunctions promptly to supervisory staff
• Ensure ISO containers are heated uniformly, complete required quality checks, and verify containers meet specifications before dispatch
• Communicate with supervisors, maintenance staff, and team members regarding operational needs, system status, and improvement opportunities
• Provide recommendations to support process improvements and enhance workplace safety

Pay Range: 22.00-25.00 per_hour, General Benefits: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, a 401K program with company match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot boiler systems
• Experience in HVAC, industrial maintenance, or industrial mechanics preferred
• Ability to read schematics and understand basic hydraulic systems
• Effective communication and customer service skills for working with supervisors and team members
• Field service experience is beneficial

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change.

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