Boiler Operator I
About The Position
Do you like working with your hands and are able to lift up to 80 pounds? Do you have experience in the operation of stationary boilers as well as knowledge of related mechanical equipment? If you answered YES, then Western State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! With a 172-year history in the Hopkinsville community, WSH is a State acute-care, adult psychiatric facility, accredited by the Joint Commission, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. WSH provides inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34 counties of Ky who have severe mental illness. We are seeking a Boiler Operator to join our team in the Maintenance Department to assist in the operation of Boilers and minor maintenance work. This position will be for 2nd shift. A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for this position.
Requirements
- High School Graduate.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Time management
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the operation of stationary boilers
- Knowledge of related mechanical equipment
Responsibilities
- Assists in the operation of boilers, learns to observe all necessary gauges, learns to make necessary adjustments to maintain constant pressures and water level in boilers.
- Learns to service emergency generators and records operation.
- Assists in minor maintenance work in the hospital on doors, windows, locks, plumbing, and electrical problems.
- Assists in testing chemicals in boiler water, heating and cooling water, water softeners, cooling towers and records results.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
