Maintenance Mechanic (Boiler)

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allentown School District is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic who specializes in the repair and installation of commercial oil burner systems. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of related systems like pneumatic controls and electrical circuits, with at least three years of experience preferred. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, ensuring safety during tasks, and providing guidance on heating system operations. A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is mandatory. Join us in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of repair and installation of commercial oil burner systems.
• Experience with system traps, pneumatic controls, air compressors.
• Ability to solder and install copper/steel piping systems.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on heating systems.
• Determine materials for repairs or installations.
• Install and repair heating systems according to standards.
• Protect students, staff, and the public during repairs.

Skills

Repair and installation of commercial oil burner systems

Knowledge of system traps and pneumatic controls

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Soldering and installing piping systems

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic (Boiler)

• Applicant must possess a strong knowledge of the repair and installation of commercial oil burner systems, including Industrial Combustion, Gordon Piatt, Carlin and Superior Combustion burners, H. B. Smith, Weil McLain and other make steam/hot water boilers. (Three years field experience preferred).
• Applicant must possess a strong knowledge of system traps, pneumatic controls, air compressors, unit ventilators, air handlers and thermostats and be able to diagnose and repair malfunctions of same.
• Applicant must possess a strong knowledge of commercial gas/oil burner electrical circuits and be able to obtain any license that may be required by local code enforcement agencies.
• Applicant must be capable of soldering, threading, repair and installing copper/steel piping systems.
• Applicant must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered acceptable by the School Board.

Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a strong knowledge of the repair and installation of commercial oil burner systems, including Industrial Combustion, Gordon Piatt, Carlin and Superior Combustion burners, H. B. Smith, Weil McLain and other make steam/hot water boilers. (Three years field experience preferred).
• Applicant must possess a strong knowledge of system traps, pneumatic controls, air compressors, unit ventilators, air handlers and thermostats and be able to diagnose and repair malfunctions of same.
• Applicant must possess a strong knowledge of commercial gas/oil burner electrical circuits and be able to obtain any license that may be required by local code enforcement agencies.
• Applicant must be capable of soldering, threading, repair and installing copper/steel piping systems.
• Applicant must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered acceptable by the School Board.

Performance

• Performs preventive maintenance to heating systems and recognizes present and/or potential problems which may cause heating systems to malfunction.
• Assumes the responsibility of determining the material required for first class repairs or installation of heating systems and reports same to Facilities Services Department supervisors.
• Secures needed material and performs all installations/repairs to heating systems in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer’s instructions to render a first class finished product.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect students, staff, and the general public from harm when making repairs to heating systems or operating School District equipment, and leaves all work areas clean, neat, and free of debris.
• Evaluates new products, equipment, and techniques in the heating industry and reports same to Facilities Services Department supervisors.
• Provides guidance and instructions to School District personnel on proper procedures for the operation of heating systems in their assigned buildings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Services or his/her Assistant.