Boiler Technician – Controls & Steam Systems

Southland Industries Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career advancement and apprenticeship

Wellness resources

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an experienced technician to perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on controls systems for large commercial HVAC boilers. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, calibration, and safety compliance while supporting service sales for retrofits and upgrades.

The candidate will work with gas- and electric-fired boilers, read blueprints, and follow EPA/SCAQMD safety guidelines. A strong focus on documentation and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing large commercial boiler systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of EPA/SCAQMD safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boiler systems and related mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems, electrical circuitry, deaerators, gas/fuel lines, pumps, and related equipment.
• Use combustion analyzers, meters, and test equipment to assess systems.
• Perform calibrations and checkouts of gauges, transmitters, meters, and VFDs.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and complete disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly tasks.
• Monitor systems and conduct safety inspections per EPA and SCAQMD rules.
• Document preventive maintenance and repairs accurately.
• Keep records and complete paperwork promptly.
• Assist Service Sales with scope development and retrofit support.
• Assist with estimating time and material costs.
• Ensure all work complies with Southland safety rules.
• Perform additional assignments as needed.

Skills

Boilers maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Stand-by availability

Education

Technical schooling

Tools

Combustion analyzer

Electrical multi-meter

VFDs

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking an experienced technician to perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on controls systems for large commercial HVAC boilers. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, calibration, and safety compliance while supporting service sales for retrofits and upgrades.

The candidate will work with gas- and electric-fired boilers, read blueprints, and follow EPA/SCAQMD safety guidelines. A strong focus on documentation and teamwork is required.