Boiler Operator - Per Diem

mainegeneral; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wage access (Payactiv)

403(b) match

401(a) retirement plan

Job summary

MaineGeneral in Augusta, ME is seeking a Boiler Operator to operate boilers, maintain related equipment, and monitor plant systems in a healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, Maine licensure as High Pressure Boiler Operator, and a valid driver's license. The role requires attention to safety and ability to work with minimal supervision.

This position offers competitive pay and benefits as part of our hospital campus facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Maine state licensure as High Pressure Boiler Operator required.
• Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains boilers and boiler room equipment.
• Maintains proper combustion conditions, steam pressures and temperatures.
• Performs tests on boiler feed water and prepares required logs and reports.
• Blows down boilers and water columns.
• Checks and takes water samples for prescribed water chemistry testing.
• Notes and logs instrument readings, temperatures, pressures and other prescribed data.
• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts boiler room equipment according to schedule.
• Performs startup and stop of other mechanical equipment as directed.
• Performs maintenance of mechanical and plumbing related work as directed.
• Performs inspections of physical buildings.
• Answers phones, records maintenance requests and issues work orders on weekdays after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays.
• Monitors and manages all systems and acknowledges/resolves alarms as necessary.
• Observes hospital and regulatory safety guidelines.

Skills

Boiler operation

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Healthcare environment experience

Log maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The Boiler Operator will operate and tends boilers, boiler auxiliary and other steam/central plant equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to operate and excel in a healthcare environment with many inherent stressors.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Maine state licensure as High Pressure Boiler Operator required.
• Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

Job Description:

• Operates and maintains boilers, including maintaining proper combustion conditions, steam pressures and temperatures.
• Performs tests on boiler feed water and prepares required logs and reports.
• Blows down boilers and water columns.
• Checks and takes water samples for prescribed water chemistry testing.
• Notes and logs instrument readings, temperatures, pressures and other prescribed data.
• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts boiler room equipment according to schedule.
• Performs startup and stop of other mechanical equipment as directed.
• Performs maintenance of mechanical and plumbing related work as directed.
• Performs inspections of physical buildings.
• Answer phones, records maintenance requests and issues work orders weekdays after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays.
• Monitors and manages all systems and acknowledges/resolves alarms as necessary.
• Observes hospital and regulatory safety guidelines.

Compensation Information:

$23.12 - $40.46

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

• Supporting all aspects of our employees' wellness - physical, emotional and financial - is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
• Physical Wellness: We offer wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle.
• Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
• Financial Wellness: Access the wages you've already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances. We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
• Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource - they're how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone].