Service Technician Apprentice

R.F. MacDonald Co.; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in boiler services is seeking a Boiler Service Technician – Apprentice. The role involves troubleshooting and servicing industrial and commercial boilers, with responsibilities including inspections, repairs, and teamwork. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing boilers.
• Hands-on ability for combustion setup and troubleshooting.
• Experience with low emission burners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for internal and external inspections of boilers.
• Repair and replace refractory, gaskets, parts, and controls.
• Perform hydrostatic testing and troubleshooting of industrial burners.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of technical, community college, or trade school education

Job description

Summary:

A Boiler Service Technician – Apprentice is required to troubleshoot industrial and commercial boilers and associated burner/control systems, along with all ancillary equipment. R.F MacDonald Co. represents product lines such as Cleaver Brooks, Fulton, Camus, Industrial Combustion, and others.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Have 1 to 3 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing boilers from light commercial to industrial water-tube and cogeneration applications.
• Hands-on ability for combustion setup, analysis, and troubleshooting to determine and adjust a full range of burners from .5 to 30 Million BTU/HR input.
• Experience with low emission burners and related equipment is a plus but not required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.
• Responsible for internal and external inspections of boilers, burners, and controls to assess functionality and service life.
• Repair and replace refractory, gaskets, parts, and controls as needed.
• Perform hydrostatic testing, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial burners.
• Evaluate boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information, and assist in problem-solving.
• Understanding of hot water and steam boiler support equipment, including deaerators, feed systems, blowdown systems, economizers, and waste heat recovery equipment. Experience with low emission burners is a plus.
• Instrument calibration experience, including troubleshooting, installing, and calibrating meters, controllers, transmitters, and thermocouples using the latest calibration instruments.

Requirements:

• Physical ability to bend, kneel, stand, squat, and climb frequently.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 50 pounds, including moving tubing and heavy materials with mobile equipment.
• Capability to work in confined spaces.
• Must pass physical, hearing, and eye exams.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; some travel required.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional appearance, good customer service skills, and effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail in completing work orders and documentation.
• Strong language skills and industry-specific vocabulary.
• Basic math, algebra, and formula knowledge.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Competencies:

Problem Solving/Analysis, Reasoning, Project Management, Safety, Critical Thinking, Communication, Ethics, Time Management, Personal Credibility, Flexibility, Timeliness.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Work Environment: Indoor and outdoor settings, including inclement weather, hot steam, liquids, tight spaces, depending on customer site conditions.

Physical Demands: Regularly talking, hearing, listening, bending, squatting, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, crawling, climbing stairs, and operating equipment.

Position Type/Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, with long hours and travel as needed.

Travel: Required to customer sites, including out-of-area and overnight travel.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of technical, community college, or trade school education.
• Computer knowledge is a plus.