Boiler Technician II - Facilities Management

Southeast Missouri State University•Cape Girardeau, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boiler Technician II works in Facilities Management at Southeast Missouri State University. The position assists Boiler Technician I with urgent equipment failures and malfunctions and may cover Technician I’s regularly scheduled shift when they are unavailable. The technician maintains and repairs boilers, associated equipment, steam systems, condensate systems, piping, insulation, chemical-feed equipment, and electrical and control systems across the plant and campus. The role also supports preventive maintenance, campus fountains, and the upkeep of the plant and campus. Rotating standby on-call duties and rotational shift work are required. The starting wage is $23.15 per hour, increasing to $25.26 after successful completion of the probationary period. The position is available immediately and remains open until filled; application materials must be received by November 11, 2026, for full consideration.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current driver’s license.
Must live within 30 minutes’ travel time from the University.
Experience with steam boiler systems in an educational, commercial, or industrial setting.
Ability to read and work from prints and schematics and follow verbal and written instructions.
Strong electrical and mechanical ability demonstrated through maintenance experience.
Ability to operate testing equipment such as volt/ohm meters and pressure-testing instruments, and proper use of hand and power tools.
Ability to perform shift work on a rotational basis.
Ability to learn control systems, electrical systems, and switchgears.
Ability to work and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform heavy work and lift up to 100 pounds, and work at heights up to 150 feet on campus, with or without accommodations.
Ability to work in close or confined spaces for extended periods, with or without accommodation.
Willingness to participate in training or schooling to continually improve abilities relevant to the position.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service.

Responsibilities

Assist Boiler Technician I with urgent equipment failures and malfunctions and cover their scheduled shift when they are unavailable.
Maintain and repair boilers and associated plant equipment, including feed water pumps, valves, and regulators.
Assist with maintenance of electrical infrastructure and emergency power generator systems, including generator sets and transfer switches, in the Boiler Plant and across campus.
Maintain and repair condensate pumps and related components in all facilities.
Maintain and repair steam valves, traps, regulators, relief valves, heat exchangers, and related steam equipment in all facilities.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems issues within the plant.
Repair, replace, or fabricate piping assemblies for steam, chilled, heating, condenser, condensate, and other systems using welding, soldering, brazing, and related methods.
Repair, replace, or install insulation as needed.
Maintain and repair chemical feed pumps and control systems.
Perform water tests and adjust chemical feed rates as needed on open and closed systems.
Assist other plant personnel with the Preventative Maintenance Program as directed.
Perform rotating standby on-call duties with other plant personnel.
Maintain campus fountains, including upkeep and performance of their water systems.
Assist with the upkeep and appearance of the plant and campus.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.