Plant Operations & Boiler Technician (On-Call)

Fresh Translation Right Here; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Luther College seeks a dedicated Heating Plant Operator to ensure a constant steam supply for the campus. Operate boilers safely, perform water tests, and maintain daily plant records.

You will review the Automated Logic building automation system, verify set points and parameters, and support maintenance tasks, including weekend on-call duties and occasional welding or mechanical work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Mechanical or electrical background.
• Experience with boiler operation.
• Will need computer skills for spreadsheets, monitoring computerized building automation system, e-mail, etc.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers safely while being alert and able to handle emergencies.
• Perform proper water tests; boiler, softener, and condensate.
• Test and maintain all steam lines to buildings.
• Test cooling towers for proper chemicals and operation.
• Record operational data for chillers and water softeners.
• Review Automated Logic building automation system for proper set points and verify operational parameters.
• Re-commission controls on a schedule.
• Log operational data for cost review.
• Handle all types of work requests on weekends that come up.
• Welding/brazing for college repair work.
• Assist in unloading fuel transports.

Skills

Boiler operation

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Building automation system

Spreadsheets

Job description

Luther College seeks a dedicated Heating Plant Operator to ensure a constant steam supply for the campus. Operate boilers safely, perform water tests, and maintain daily plant records.

You will review the Automated Logic building automation system, verify set points and parameters, and support maintenance tasks, including weekend on-call duties and occasional welding or mechanical work.