Weekend Boiler Watchman

Baillie Lumber Co.; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baillie Lumber Co. is seeking a Weekend Boiler Watchman to monitor and feed the boiler that powers our lumber-drying kilns. The role requires vigilance, safety consciousness, and the ability to work independently during weekend shifts on a 12-hour schedule.

Two openings exist: one day shift and one night shift. Prior boiler or manufacturing experience is preferred. Normal duties include alarms, fuel management, and routine checks to keep operations running safely.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and ability to work weekends.
• Ability to follow instructions, complete logs, and recognize equipment conditions.
• Comfortable working independently with team communication.
• Ability to work around heat, dust, and noise with reasonable accommodations.
• Walk/stand/bend through 12-hour shifts.
• Must perform PMs and routine checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler operation, fuel supply, gauges, water levels, and alarms.
• Feed fuel into the boiler system and maintain consistent fueling.
• Perform routine checks of boiler, kiln system, and related equipment.
• Record operating readings and communicate concerns to maintenance or management.
• Follow established procedures when responding to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Perform routine cleanup and remove ash as directed.
• Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
• Communicate equipment status and outstanding concerns during shift changes.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout when applicable.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Alertness

Team communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Loader/Skid steer

Tools

Forklift operation

Loader/Skid steer

Job description

Weekend Boiler Watchman

About the Position

We are seeking dependable individuals to monitor and feed the boiler that supplies heat to our lumber-drying kilns. This position helps keep our drying operation running safely and consistently throughout the weekend. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-minded, and comfortable working independently. Reliable attendance and the ability to respond promptly to equipment concerns are essential.

Schedule

Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts, 36 scheduled hours per week.

Openings

One day-shift position and one night-shift position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler operation, fuel supply, gauges, water levels, and alarms.


• Feed fuel into the boiler system and keep fuel feeding consistently.


• Perform routine checks of the boiler, kiln system, and related equipment.


• Record operating readings and communicate concerns to maintenance or management.


• Follow established procedures when responding to alarms or abnormal conditions.


• Perform routine cleanup and remove ash as directed.


• Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.


• Communicate equipment status and outstanding concerns during shift changes.


• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout when applicable.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and availability every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.


• Ability to remain alert and attentive throughout a 12-hour shift.


• Ability to follow instructions, complete logs, and recognize unusual equipment conditions.


• Comfortable working independently and communicating with the team.


• Ability to perform duties that involve walking, standing, stairs, bending, and working around heat, dust, and noise, with reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to operate forklifts, ability to operate loader/skid steer to load dust.


• Perform PMs on machinery throughout the facility.

• Previous boiler, kiln, sawmill, manufacturing, or equipment experience preferred.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay- $16-18 per hour.


• Full Time Hours


• Full Plan of Benefits