Boiler Technician - Part Time

RHF; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

RHF in Hickory, NC is seeking a part-time Boiler House Operator to manage rounds and monitor boiler room equipment during the day shift. The role requires reading gauges, performing inspections, and supervising fuel deliveries while ensuring adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and may have prior boiler experience. The position emphasizes versatile task handling and strict safety compliance on site in Hickory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous boiler operations preferred

Responsibilities

• Serves as a guard to make rounds during scheduled shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Maintains, operates, and inspects boiler house equipment
• Reads thermometers and gauges and interprets equipment settings
• Records readings and uses troubleshooting techniques to ensure efficient operation
• Maintains and repairs systems using repair methods and analytic instruments and tools
• Uses electrical, hydraulic, air, and mechanical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for repairs
• Supervises truck/driver during bulk fuel deliveries
• Supervises deliveries of boiler chemical treatment drums
• Knowledge of diesel fire pump operation and restart capability
• Versatile and willing to take on diverse tasks
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties assigned

Skills

Reading gauges

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints

Schematics

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hickory Chair - Hickory, NC 28602, Position Type: Part Time, Job Shift: Day, Summary Job Description

Essential Duties

• Serves as a guard to make rounds throughout the facility during scheduled shift (Including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Maintains, operates, and inspects equipment associated with the boiler house including boilers, DA tanks, condensate return tanks, chemical tanks, dust silo, dust vault, multi-cyclone collectors, dust system collectors/filters, and diesel fire pump
• Be able to read thermometers, gauges and settings on equipment
• Records readings and utilizes other troubleshooting techniques to insure efficient operation
• Maintains and repairs systems using knowledge of repair methods, techniques, analytic instruments and tools
• Can utilize electrical, hydraulic, air, and mechanical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams in the repair of installation of equipment
• Supervises truck/driver while bulk fuel deliveries of fuel oil and propane gas are off loaded
• Supervises truck/driver while boiler chemical treatment drums are delivered
• Has thorough knowledge of diesel fire pump operation and can restart the system if necessary
• Must be versatile and prepared to assume work assignments in all areas of responsibility
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications: Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous boiler operations preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist throughout shift
• Frequent repetitive motions requiring grasping, pushing/pulling; occasionally reaching at, below or above shoulder level
• Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs.