Boiler Operator

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment, compressors, generators and steam boilers, to provide for utilities, such as light, heat and power for refrigeration, air conditioning and other services for the hospital. This position requires detailed knowledge of and the ability to operate and maintain the facility's major mechanical systems, i.e. heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, communication, and fire protection.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years relevant boiler plant, central utility plant, industrial operations, or equivalent experience required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Knowledge of plant operating principles, utility flow relationships, and alarm response expectations.
• Ability to work safely around rotating machinery, pressure systems, and utility hazards.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call, or emergency callback as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital central plant or critical utility operations experience.
• Experience with steam, chilled water, hot water, water treatment, or BAS/alarm monitoring systems.
• Applicable operator licensure or certification required where mandated

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment, compressors, generators and steam boilers.
• Provides utilities such as light, heat, and power for refrigeration, air conditioning, and other hospital services.
• Operates and maintains the facility's major mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, communication, and fire protection.
• Recognizes abnormal operating conditions and escalates appropriately.
• Performs shift handoffs, log-keeping, and operational communication.
• Works safely around rotating machinery, pressure systems, and utility hazards.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, on-call, or emergency callback as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package
• Benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
• Focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career

What This Job Offers

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