Industrial Boiler Technician: Diagnostics & Hydronics

Southwest Mechanical; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Mechanical in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a full-time service boiler technician with experience on domestic and heating boilers. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of boiler systems while ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, system stress testing, combustion analysis, and customer-facing service calls. A valid driver’s license and the ability to work in mechanical rooms and on rooftops are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience servicing commercial or industrial boilers.
• Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with combustion analysis and hydronic heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on commercial/industrial boiler equipment.
• Diagnose and repair gas-fired boilers, pumps, and controls.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics for service work.
• Ensure safe operation, compliance with codes, and proper documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service and clear communication with clients.
• Troubleshoot heat and safety systems and coordinate with maintenance teams.

Skills

Boiler operation

Troubleshooting

Read diagrams

Combustion analysis

Hydronic systems

Safety procedures

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Technical boiler training

Tools

Combustion analyzers

Boiler controls tools

Job description

Southwest Mechanical in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a full-time service boiler technician with experience on domestic and heating boilers. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of boiler systems while ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, system stress testing, combustion analysis, and customer-facing service calls. A valid driver’s license and the ability to work in mechanical rooms and on rooftops are required.