Boiler Plant Operator

Tufts Medical Center; Boston, Evanston Township (MA, IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Boiler Plant Operator, where you'll ensure the comfort and safety of patients through effective maintenance and operation of critical systems. This role involves hands-on responsibility for HVAC, plumbing, and emergency response, making a significant impact on the daily operations of a leading medical facility. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a chance to contribute to a vital mission while advancing your professional skills. Be part of a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Four years of technical experience with electromechanical systems.
• Supervisory experience in facility operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Respond to emergency calls related to power and heating issues.
• Supervise and train boiler plant operators.

Skills

Electromechanical equipment maintenance

HVAC systems operation

Preventative maintenance

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Second class fireman license

Tools

Boilers

Chillers

Compressors

Pumps

HVAC systems

Job description

Tufts Medicine - Boiler Plant Operator

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected, and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network, and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start day one
• 403(b) Retirement with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for career growth

Job Overview

This position carries out physical plant operations, preventative maintenance, and on-call services on a seven-day-a-week shift cycle to ensure patient comfort and safety are maintained.

Location: 800 Washington Street, Boston (Nutrition Center Building)

Hours: Full-time - 40 hours, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Second class fireman license or higher
• Four (4) years of technical experience with electromechanical equipment and systems
• Three (3) years of experience in the operations, maintenance, and repair of similar equipment and systems used in facilities
• Previous supervisory experience

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below describe the general nature of work and are not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Reads, records, and inspects heating, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC systems, including boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, motors, controls, water tanks, and drains.
2. Performs preventative maintenance on systems such as boilers, air conditioning units, ice machines, compressors, pumps, motors, fans, emergency lights, generators, etc.
3. Responds to emergency calls related to power, steam, water, heat, and snow, operating appropriate emergency equipment as needed.
4. Diagnoses and rectifies problems within the physical plant, such as loss of heat, hot water, power outages, or equipment overheating.
5. Notifies authorized personnel of impending issues or major system failures requiring specialized repair.
6. Starts, stops, and operates all equipment according to established procedures.
7. Supervises and directs the work of assigned boiler plant operators and performs training as required.
8. Enters operating data into logs and prepares deficiency lists and reports as needed.

Tufts Medicine is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process. For accommodations, please contact us at [e-mail].