Boiler Tech

Scope of Work:

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair commercial oil and gas boilers, hot water and steam heating systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance of commercial oil and gas boilers, hot water and steam heating equipment.
• Perform the day-to-day field testing and blowdown maintenance required.
• Accurately document all job-specific troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance with up-to-date work orders using the Limble CMMS system.
• Must be willing to participate in emergency on-call equipment issues in times of emergency, after hours if needed.
• Must be able to work with others and other department as if needed and or help with the repairs.
• Must be able to help with repair on the facility needs if within scope of work. Pluming and or repairs on lines if applicable.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and management to arrange inspections and cleaning of equipment.

Qualifications:

• Education: A High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED), Vocational School training is helpful but not required.
• Experience: 4 – 10+ Years of related experience evaluating, troubleshooting and repairing commercial oil and gas boilers, hot water and steam heating equipment.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of basic computer skills. The ability to operate a computer-controlled monitoring system.  Ability to utilize an Apple iPad for the Limble CMMS System.
• Certifications & Licenses required: RI-PJF or MA oil burner license with the ability to obtain a RI license.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of commercial heating systems including steam, hot water and controls, pumps, piping, associated controls and electrical circuits
• HVAC experience a plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair commercial oil and gas boilers, hot water and steam heating systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance of commercial oil and gas boilers, hot water and steam heating equipment.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics and piping layouts.
• Able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, access crawl spaces, boiler rooms, mechanical spaces, exterior spaces.
• Perform the day-to-day field testing and blowdown maintenance required.
• Accurately document all job-specific troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance with up-to-date work orders using the Limble CMMS system.
• Must be willing to participate in emergency on-call equipment issues in times of emergency, after hours if needed.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and management to arrange inspections and cleaning of equipment.
• Maintain spare parts, plumbing inventory, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, to locate the cause of an issue or damaged equipment.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous and is food safe quality.
• Plan layout and installation of plumbing systems, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Follow blueprints and schematics to determine the location of plumbing and equipment, and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair piping, equipment, and fixtures.
• Ability to be trained to run a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack and off-road forklift or Lull.
• Work with crewmembers when activities require additional workforce outside of mechanical trade.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform basic facilities HVAC maintenance when Boiler work is slow and when an extra hand is needed.

Working Conditions:

• Work in varied environments including confined spaces, mechanical rooms, and outdoor areas. 
• Exposure to temperature changes, moisture, and industrial equipment. 
• May require overtime, weekend, or emergency response availability. 
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory in designated areas.