Apprentice Boiler Operator

Marvin

1d • $22 - $30

About The Position

In this position, you will be an important member of the boiler operations team. You will operate within Marvin’s team-based environment and be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and performance of wood-fed and natural gas boilers. The Boiler Apprentice is a position that is a 3-year commitment with the goal of obtaining a 1st Class Boiler License. Having the ability to trouble shoot and repair/PM mechanical systems on a wide variety of boiler equipment will make this role both challenging and rewarding.
Highlights of your role
Possess safe work habits and maintain good housekeeping at all times
Learn all Daily/hourly checks to adhere to state laws.
Learn wood material feed systems to solve any auger or conveying problems.
Execute preventative maintenance and repairs on all boiler systems.
Study and pass special engineers license within 3 months of start date.
Understand low water cut off and how to solve issue.
Learn how to shut down, rake out, and start up boilers properly.
Participate in annual tear down, cleaning, and assembly of boilers.
Able to learn to operate heavy equipment, such as a pay loader
Ability to work with boiler chemical additives
Must attend training and learn safety protocols and other tasks as needed to perform job duties.
Willing to work holidays, weekends, evenings and graveyard shifts as needed.
You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)
Strong mechanical aptitude and skills
The ability to read schematics to diagnose equipment issues
The ability to work well independently with a focus on getting things done right
Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to understand boilers and related equipment systems and processes.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm – Drive for results.
Communication and collaboration skills, ability to work cross-functionally
Also want to make sure you have
High school diploma or GED required
Experience with boiler operation a plus
Minnesota Special Engineer or 2nd Class Boiler license a plus
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:
$300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [email protected].
Compensation
$22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and skills
• The ability to read schematics to diagnose equipment issues
• The ability to work well independently with a focus on getting things done right
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to understand boilers and related equipment systems and processes.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm – Drive for results.
• Communication and collaboration skills, ability to work cross-functionally
• High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with boiler operation a plus
• Minnesota Special Engineer or 2nd Class Boiler license a plus

Responsibilities

• Possess safe work habits and maintain good housekeeping at all times
• Learn all Daily/hourly checks to adhere to state laws.
• Learn wood material feed systems to solve any auger or conveying problems.
• Execute preventative maintenance and repairs on all boiler systems.
• Study and pass special engineers license within 3 months of start date.
• Understand low water cut off and how to solve issue.
• Learn how to shut down, rake out, and start up boilers properly.
• Participate in annual tear down, cleaning, and assembly of boilers.
• Able to learn to operate heavy equipment, such as a pay loader
• Ability to work with boiler chemical additives
• Must attend training and learn safety protocols and other tasks as needed to perform job duties.
• Willing to work holidays, weekends, evenings and graveyard shifts as needed.

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings match
• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
• Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED