Seasonal Boiler Operator

City of Newark Housing Authority; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Newark Housing Authority seeks a boiler operator to manage stationary boilers and auxiliary equipment used for heating. Responsibilities include firing, regulating fuel and water levels, and maintaining boiler room safety and cleanliness.

The role requires possession of a NJ boiler operator license and a valid NJ driver’s license if vehicle operation is necessary. Candidates must be able to perform repairs and keep detailed fuel and operating logs.

Qualifications

• Possession of a boiler operator license of the appropriate grade and type (NJ).
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license required if vehicle operation is necessary to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Fires stationary boilers to generate steam for heating plants and equipment.
• Regulates stokers, oil burners, and fuel flow to boilers for efficient operation.
• Maintains water level and boiler cleanliness; adjusts drafts for efficiency.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs boiler components and related equipment.
• Records fuel usage, pressure, temperature, and steam flow; keeps logs up to date.

Skills

Boiler operation

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping

Education

Boiler operator license (NJ)

Driver's license (NJ)

Job description

SummaryUnder direction, operates and makes minor repairs to stationary steam boilers or steam generators and auxiliary boiler equipment serving: (1) a building of public assembly and having the safety valve set at fifteen pounds per square inch gauge or less and having 499 square feet of heating surface or (2) having safety valves set higher than fifteen pounds per square inch gauge and rated over six boiler horsepower but not over 500 boiler horsepower or (3) having safety valves set higher than fifteen pounds per square inch gauge and rated over 500 boiler horsepower but not over 1,000 boiler horsepower on a shift under the general supervision of a properly licensed engineer or (4) having safety valves set higher than 15 pounds per square inch gauge and rated over 1,000 boiler horsepower on a shift under the immediate direction of, and responsible to, a properly licensed engineer in charge of the shift; does related work as required.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.Fires stationary boilers used in generating power to supply steam to heating plants, turbines, and other steam powered equipment.Fuels boilers by regulating automatic stokers, hand firing, and regulating the flow of oil in oil burners.Manipulates valves to control the operation of feed pump governors and pressure control gauges.Sees that water is maintained in the boiler at the required level.Maintains the fires in the boilers at the proper thickness and regulates the draft to obtain the most efficient results.Performs work involved in repair, maintenance, and installation of grate units, tubes, and caps, and in turbining boilers.Measures and records amounts of fuel used.Washes boiler and pump rooms and does other work to maintain the areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.Makes emergency repairs and does the work required to keep the machines and equipment in good operating condition.Makes simple tests of boiler water to determine the amount of hardness, acidity, and alkalinity and may operate boiler water conditioning apparatus and equipment.Obtains, stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials, and supplies.Keeps essential records and files of the results of systematic readings of fuel consumption, pressure, draft conditions, temperature, and steam flow.May operate and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.Sweeps and cleans furnace rooms, keeps flues clean, picks up trash adjacent to furnace rooms and places in containers, and keeps trash compounds clean at all times.Becomes familiar with the normal operations of blowers motors and regulators and reports promptly any that are not operating normally.Reports breakage of or damage to furnaces or heaters promptly.Notifies proper individuals if anyone in anyway interferes with the operation of the furnaces or heaters.Reports to the proper individual whenever the fuel supply is running low.Adjusts drafts, oils pumps, electric motors, and other boiler room equipment.When firing season terminates, sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors.Cleans walls and ceilings, dusts and polishes furniture, polishes metal work, and cleans woodwork, windows, and lavatories.Makes minor repairs, cuts and trims grass and shrubbery, and acts as watchman.Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.Behavioral CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavioral competencies:Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; and persists despite obstacles and opposition.Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively.Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and does fair share of work.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperiencePossession of a boiler operator’s license of the appropriate grade and type issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office setting and involves intermittent sitting, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and walking, with the potential for extended period of standing and sitting.Intermittent lifting, pushing, and pulling of light objects and moderately heavy objects up to 25 lbs.Requires visual and muscular dexterity and hand/eye coordination for extended periods, hearing sounds/communication, close vision, handling/grasping/fingering objects, and lifting/carrying objects.May occasionally encounter hostile or aggressive behavior when asked to respond to a complaint.