Boiler Technician

ABM industries; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries in Michigan is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and inspect low-pressure boiler systems, HVAC equipment, and related mechanical systems. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and accurate recordkeeping.

You read drawings and schematics, run safety tests, monitor water chemistry, document work in CMMS, and help keep facilities such as schools or healthcare sites running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of boiler maintenance experience in large facilities.
• Reading mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams and control schematics is required.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, and maintain low-pressure steam and hot water boiler systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, burners, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, piping, steam traps, condensate return, and feedwater systems.
• Identify and repair faults in boiler and heating system equipment.
• Conduct safety tests, blowdowns, water level checks, and inspections.
• Monitor boiler water treatment and chemistry.
• Maintain records of inspections, maintenance, repairs and regulatory compliance.
• Use CMMS to document and track work orders.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment and related mechanical systems.

Skills

Read mechanical drawings

Read wiring diagrams

Driver's license

Education

NIULPE Fourth Class Power Engineer certification or higher

Michigan Boiler Operator Registration

Tools

CMMS software

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

Stationary Engineers are responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection of low-pressure steam and hot water boiler systems, HVAC equipment, and associated mechanical systems.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect, operate, and maintain low-pressure steam and hot water boiler systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, burners, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, piping, steam traps, condensate return systems, and feedwater systems.
• Identify and repair faults in boiler and heating system equipment.
• Conduct safety tests, blowdowns, water level checks, and operational inspections.
• Monitor boiler water treatment programs and boiler water chemistry.
• Maintain records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize CMMS software to document and track work orders.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment and related mechanical systems, including air handling units, unit ventilators, exhaust fans, pumps, and heating system controls.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, or other large-facility boiler maintenance experience.
• Experience with low-pressure steam and hot water heating systems and related HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications :

• NIULPE Fourth Class Power Engineer certification or higher.
• Michigan Boiler Operator Registration preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC equipment, heating controls, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Experience operating and maintaining heating and boiler systems in school districts, healthcare facilities, higher education, or other large public facilities.