Boiler Operator - Pueblo

State of Colorado•Pueblo, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to provide 24/7 operations and maintenance functions for the facilities’ physical plant equipment located within the Heat plant structure, by performing essential operational functions, maintenance, cleanliness, preservation, scheduled and emergency repairs (electrical and mechanical) to insure effective, operational practices to ensure equipment longevity. The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is a customer-driven support organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards. This is done in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, patients, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities, campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods. These services include the day-to-day facility maintenance and operational needs of buildings, grounds, custodial and fleet services.

Requirements

At least four (4) years of work experience in high pressure boiler operations performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.
Must successfully pass Motor Vehicle Check
Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must be available to respond in person to after hours calls via call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or interruption.
Will be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Relevant years of state experience.
Possession of a valid Stationary Engineer License “A”, ASOPE or equivalent.
Must attach your license/certification to this job application.
Must possess and maintain a valid Stationary Engineer License “A”, ASOPE, or equivalent license/certification within 9 months of hire and maintain throughout employment in this position.
Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers coal, natural gas, and diesel, DCS, PLC’s
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of all process fluids entering and leaving the steam plant, by utilizing accepted methods of titration, comparative and qualitative analysis to obtain the desired results.
Monitor building automation system for alarms that need to be addressed during 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Notify night truck mechanics or trade shop supervisors as appropriate for situations that need immediate attention.
Answer phones from building tenants during 2nd and 3rd shifts and determines which requests need to be addressed immediately.
Maintains plant cleanliness.
Ensures proper operation of plant machinery including valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components, piping distribution system components and digital control system components.
Troubleshoot and repair to restore proper operation of plant machinery including piping systems, valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components and digital control system components.
Drives, tests, and maintains diesel powered emergency electric generators in accordance with manufacturers specifications and Joints Commissions standards.
Maintains grounds area surrounding building.
Drives state vehicles as part of the work assignment.
Snow removal.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program