Boiler Operator II

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

5d•$42 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Mechanical Plant Supervisor, this position is responsible for all Boiler Plant duties. Incumbent has been trained and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the safe, economical operation of all Boiler and Chiller plant equipment and auxiliaries. Fires, operates, controls, maintains and repairs high pressure boiler and steam generating systems, including auxiliary equipment to provide and control a continuous and efficient supply of steam to heat and power Hospital systems and equipment. Boilers may be fired by natural gas or fuel oil. Performs scheduled tours, inspect and documentation of Boiler room to observe operating conditions of equipment, meters and gauges to insure that operation is in accordance with specified function or instructions.

Requirements

High School or Vocational School graduate-preferred
Three (3) years’ boiler room/steam plant operation and maintenance experience.
1st Class Fireman or greater (1st, 2nd or 3rd Engineer) license required.
Has demonstrated understanding of Power Plant Systems concepts in addition to individual equipment operation, with demonstrated experience with chiller and air conditioning systems.
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Responsibilities

Calculates materials needed and develops materials lists.
Performs planned/preventative maintenance (PM) to Boiler Plant equipment and auxiliary systems.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit/Manager's notes/Examples: Performs corrective type maintenance based on Work Order Request assignments and deficiencies noted during tours. Performs and logs daily pre-established Power Plant rounds.
Must be eligible for overtime status. Is able to work reasonable extended hours to accomplish priority repairs and to fill-in for disaster, vacation or illness coverage.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Communicates with, advises and trains other nonexempt personnel, provides guidance to other departments, contractors and regulatory inspectors.
Working from Work Order Request forms, verbal instructions or detailed specifications, diagrams, sketches or plans, coordinates activities with other hospital trade sections to expedite work.
Provides for the safety of department employees.
Other duties as required.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit/Manager's notes/Examples: Performs corrective type maintenance based on Work Order Request assignments and deficiencies noted during tours.
Performs minor additions and alterations type maintenance to the Power Plant. At the direction of the Power Plant Supervisor, assists with project work.
Assists in limited snow removal and sanding operations.