Boiler Operator - Rotating - Weekends

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Boiler Operator for rotating weekends and evenings to ensure a continuous steam supply for heating, laundry, and sterilization at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. The role requires inspecting boilers, adjusting controls, and coordinating with the watch engineer for major repairs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in steam boiler operation, and availability for weekends, evenings, nights,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two years' experience operating a steam boiler plant.
• Must be available for weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, emergencies and scheduled work outages.
• FDNY certifications listed for required roles within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, fire and adjust boilers to maintain steam supply for heating and equipment.
• Observe operating equipment, meters and gauges to ensure compliance with instructions.
• Notify watch engineer for major repairs and adjust controls to prevent malfunctions.
• Handle fuel orders, test boiler water, clean boiler internals, and respond to hospital emergencies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

FDNY G-91 supervision of natural gas co-generation system

FDNY A-35 Air Compressors

FDNY P-98 Fuel Oil Piping and Bulk Storage

Job description

Boiler Operator - Rotating - Weekends

The Boiler Operator inspects, cleans, fires and adjusts boilers to maintain generation of a continuous supply of steam. Inspects, cleans, fires and adjusts boilers to maintain a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings, and supplying power to machinery and auxiliary equipment for laundry and sterilizing equipment. Tours boiler room to observe operating equipment, meters and gauges to ensure that operation is in accordance with specified instructions. Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunctions, notifies watch engineer when major repairs are needed. Re-orders proper amounts of fuel as required. Uses specified chemical tests and treating boiler water. Cleans insides of boilers, boiler tubes and boiler stacks to remove sludge and soot. Performs minor repairs to steam plant equipment. Controls valves for the flow of water, fuel, oil, etc. Responds as appropriate to Hospital emergencies.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Schedule

• Saturday - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Sunday Monday - 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Tuesday & Wednesday - 3:00pm -11:00 pm

Description

The Boiler Operator inspects, cleans, fires and adjusts boilers to maintain generation of a continuous supply of steam. Inspects, cleans, fires and adjusts boilers to maintain a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings, and supplying power to machinery and auxiliary equipment for laundry and sterilizing equipment. Tours boiler room to observe operating equipment, meters and gauges to ensure that operation is in accordance with specified instructions. Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunctions, notifies watch engineer when major repairs are needed. Re-orders proper amounts of fuel as required. Uses specified chemical tests and treating boiler water. Cleans insides of boilers, boiler tubes and boiler stacks to remove sludge and soot. Performs minor repairs to steam plant equipment. Controls valves for the flow of water, fuel, oil, etc. Responds as appropriate to Hospital emergencies. This is a full time position located at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Details

Shift: Rotating

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years' experience in the operation of steam boiler plant
• Must be available for weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, emergencies and scheduled work/outages
• Must adhere to and follow shift coverage procedures
• FDNY G-91 Supervision of Natural Gas Co-generation System within 6 months of hire
• FDNY A-35 Air Compressors within 6 months of hire
• FDNY P-98 Fuel Oil Piping and Bulk Storage within 6 months of hire

Preferred Criteria

• FDNY G-29 Compressed Flammable Gases
• FDNY C-99 Compressed Natural Gas
• FDNY F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations
• FDNY G-60 Torch Use of Flammable Gas

Preferred Criteria

• Experience working in a healthcare facility

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the operation of a steam boiler plant
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, emergencies and scheduled work outages

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$56.05-$67.25/Hourly

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