Journeyman Boiler Operator- Utah State Hospital

State of Utah; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Utah – Utah State Hospital in Provo, UT is seeking a technician responsible for operating and maintaining boilers, managing preventive maintenance, and keeping detailed logs. The role requires at least 2 years of pipe fitting experience and successful completion of a criminal history check.

On-site work with full benefits and competitive hourly pay. Position is in-office at 1300 East Center Street, Provo, UT, with an emphasis on safety, documentation, and supply management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of pipe fitting experience required.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains high and low pressure steam, electric and other types of boilers.
• Establishes cleaning and/or preventative maintenance schedules and coordinates these activities.
• Repairs, cleans, adjusts and/or performs preventive maintenance on computers, vehicles, equipment, tools, or machinery, etc.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems, makes adjustments, repairs and/or performs preventative maintenance on computers, vehicles, equipment, or machinery, etc
• Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Maintains detailed inspection or investigation records, prepares reports, and attends to other related administrative requirements.
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available. Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.
• Schedules and conducts inspections and/or investigations.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $23.35 - $37.79 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – 11/18/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains high and low pressure steam, electric and other types of boilers.
• Establishes cleaning and/or preventative maintenance schedules and coordinates these activities.
• Repairs, cleans, adjusts and/or performs preventive maintenance on computers, vehicles, equipment, tools, or machinery, etc.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems, makes adjustments, repairs and/or performs preventative maintenance on computers, vehicles, equipment, or machinery, etc
• Maintains accurate records and logs.
• Maintains detailed inspection or investigation records, prepares reports, and attends to other related administrative requirements.
• Ensures that there is an adequate supply of materials available. Orders, receives, inspects, and stores equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and/or supplies.
• Schedules and conducts inspections and/or investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of pipe fitting experience required.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check.

About The Role

Location – 1300 East Center Street, Provo, Utah, 84606, United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a mission-driven environment. You will be a valued member of a team dedicated to supporting one of Utah's most important healthcare institutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Utah provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.

Health Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.

Dental & Vision: Multiple dental and vision plan options available.

Paid Leave: Accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period, with accrual rates increasing with state longevity. 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement: A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

Additional Benefits

Access to a UTA Bus Pass.

Cafeteria on site with meals, snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Access to the Utah State Hospital Disc Golf Course.

Access to comfort rooms while on campus, as well as other mental wellness benefits.

Supplemental Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Utah State Hospital provides comprehensive violence prevention and deescalation training for all employees during orientation. Ongoing training is provided to prioritize staff and patient safety.
• Division of Human Resource Management rules and Department of Health and Human Services policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.
• The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment. Tobacco or E-cigarette use is NOT allowed on campus.
• Utah State Hospital employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks.
• Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be contacted.

The Agency

The Utah State Hospital provides a safe and healing environment in which all people are treated with dignity and respect. It is our purpose to assist patients to reach their potential, through individualized treatment, with a high value being placed on meeting the needs of each patient in a humanistic, caring and professional manner.

For more detailed information about the Utah State Hospital, our treatment programs and philosophy, we invite you to browse our website.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].