Boiler Operator - Third Shift, 40 hrs/wk

MaineGeneral Health System • Augusta, ME

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About The Position

The Boiler Operator will operate and tend boilers, boiler auxiliary and other steam/central plant equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to operate and excel in a healthcare environment with many inherent stressors. This position is a full time role. Hours will be scheduled during third shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Maine state licensure as High Pressure Boiler Operator required.
• Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains boilers, including maintaining proper combustion conditions, steam pressures and temperatures.
• Performs tests on boiler feed water and prepares required logs and reports.
• Blows down boilers and water columns.
• Checks and takes water samples for prescribed water chemistry testing.
• Notes and logs instrument readings, temperatures, pressures and other prescribed data.
• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts boiler room equipment according to schedule.
• Performs startup and stop of other mechanical equipment as directed.
• Performs maintenance of mechanical and plumbing related work as directed.
• Performs inspections of physical buildings.
• Answers phones, records maintenance requests and issues work orders weekdays after 4:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays.
• Monitors and manages all systems and acknowledges/resolves alarms as necessary.
• Observes hospital and regulatory safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs.
• Industry-leading leave for new parents.
• Generous earned time plan for holidays, family, vacations, or personal care.
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellness.
• Employee discount program for services provided by MaineGeneral Medical Center.
• Tuition Reimbursement for skill and career development.
• 403(b) company-matching contributions up to 2% of eligible pay.
• 401(a) retirement income plan contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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