Boiler Operator — Heating Plant & Systems Tech

St. Joseph Hospital; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Boiler/Power Plant Operator to ensure a continuous supply of heat and steam by operating and maintaining the hospital's power plant.

You will monitor boiler operations, log performance, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate with facilities staff to address issues, including minor repairs and energy system management.

A High School diploma or GED and a Maine driver's license are required, with 1–3 years boiler experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Handles multiple priorities, and work under pressure.
• Ability to make decisions using independent discretion.
• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Work alone or with a team and in crowded/confined spaces.
• Mathematical skills.
• Responsible, supportive team player and have interpersonal skills with team members, staff or vendors.
• The ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, violence, stress appropriately.
• Must be able to follow written or verbal instructions.
• 1-3 years boiler experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power plant equipment to ensure heat and steam supply.
• Record boiler logs with operation details.
• Monitor automated chemical treatment for boilers.
• Perform minor repairs and cleaning.
• Serve as primary contact in absence of Facilities staff.
• Ensure work areas are safe and clean.
• Respond to maintenance issues and coordinate with shift team.

Skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Computer skills

English language

Teamwork

Mathematics

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maine Driver’s License

Boiler experience 1-3 years

Job description

St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Boiler/Power Plant Operator to ensure a continuous supply of heat and steam by operating and maintaining the hospital's power plant.

You will monitor boiler operations, log performance, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate with facilities staff to address issues, including minor repairs and energy system management.

A High School diploma or GED and a Maine driver's license are required, with 1–3 years boiler experience preferred.