Boiler Operator

Radford University • Radford, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boiler Operator monitors, operates, and maintains boilers, associated equipment, and steam tunnels. The role maintains plant chemistry within established guidelines and helps ensure plant security, efficiency, and cleanliness. The position is classified staff in the FM Power Plant and is designated as essential/emergency personnel. It requires rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as responding to after-hours call-ins and plant emergencies. The position is 40 hours per week for 12 months per year. Salary is $38,000–$48,000, depending on experience and licensure level, if applicable.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical skills and the ability to perform mechanical repairs.
• Ability to maintain accurate logs, reports, and records, analyze results, and make adjustments.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prompt arrival to work.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn a complex steam heating system.
• Mechanical, plumbing, or boiler experience required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and respond to after-hours call-ins and plant emergencies.
• Must provide a resume and cover letter.
• Successful candidates must complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-pressure steam, hot environments, and tight places.
• Experience with shift work and responding to on-call situations.
• Mechanical, plumbing, or boiler experience is also listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and maintain boilers, associated equipment, and steam tunnels.
• Maintain plant chemistry within established guidelines.
• Help ensure plant security, efficiency, and cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and records; analyze results and make adjustments.
• Keep the power plant and steam tunnels neat and workmanlike.
• Respond to after-hours call-ins and plant emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed