Boiler Operator - Engineering - Cox North

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Boiler Operator II to maintain HVAC and mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, and related equipment. You will monitor equipment, perform safety inspections, and dispatch CMMS work orders to ensure timely repairs.

Required are a High School Diploma or Equivalent and at least three years of boiler/chiller/mechanical experience; strong communication and prioritization skills are essential. Night/weekend/overtime work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• At least three years of boiler/chiller/mechanical experience.
• Proficient communication and ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC and mechanical systems and related safety inspections.
• Monitor and inspect boiler steam, condensate, chillers, booster pumps, tube stations and elevators.
• Serve as dispatcher for CMMS and respond to work requests promptly.
• May work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed (approved by Supervisor).

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Trade School (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Facility: Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802 Department: 1020 Engineering North Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

The Boiler Operator II is responsible for proficient maintenance related to HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing, and safety inspections. This position will monitor, maintain, and inspect boiler steam, condensate systems, chiller systems, booster pumps, tube stations, elevators, as well as serve as dispatch for the Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS). Responds to work requests timely and professionally and is able to complete work assignments. The Boiler Operator II may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary and approved by the Supervisor.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Trade School in the mechanical fields

Experience

• Required: At least three years prior boiler/chiller/mechanical work or related experience.

Skills

• Proficient communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Proficient skills necessary to find solutions to equipment malfunctions and initiate necessary repairs.
• Proficient knowledge of the safe operation of all tools used in the performance of duties.
• Proficient knowledge to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for repairs to building equipment and structure.
• Proficient knowledge of regulatory requirements governing fire alarm systems, HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems and building repairs.

Demonstrates proficient technical skills for the repair and general maintenance of facilities in the following areas:

• Plumbing and fixtures
• Electrical wiring, devices, lighting and motors
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and cooling towers
• Steam and boilers
• Pressure vessels and associated equipment
• Generators
• Medical gas and vacuum
• Refrigeration units and ice machines
• Air compressors and refrigerated air dryers
• Air handlers, fans, and heat wheels
• Chilled water and condenser pumps

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Active Driver's License
• Preferred: STI Fire Stop Certified (provided by Cox yearly if not already certified)

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

About CoxHealth

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.