Boiler Technician

Pittsburg State University•Pittsburg, KS

About The Position

Pittsburg State University is hiring a Boiler Technician in its Facility Operations department. The position operates, maintains, repairs, and monitors the boiler plant, steam distribution system, and related equipment to ensure safe and efficient delivery of steam and hot water to campus facilities. The technician operates gas- and oil-fired boilers; maintains controls, valves, steam and water lines, temperatures, and steam header pressures; monitors plant operations and responds to operational issues and emergencies. The role also performs preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, plumbing, and related systems; monitors gauges and usage records; and carries out routine cleaning and upkeep of boilers, equipment, and plant areas. The position includes assigned and alternate shifts, sometimes changed on short notice. It also includes after-hours, weekend, and holiday duties involving telephone coverage, emergency notifications, building and plant security checks, and other campus support tasks. This is a 12-month University Support Staff appointment. The schedule is full-time, Sunday through Saturday, four 10-hour days. Salary is $17.66 per hour (grade 6). Employment is contingent on satisfactory criminal background and sex offender checks. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in the mechanical or building trades.
Valid driver's license.
Satisfactory criminal background check and sex offender check as a condition of employment.
Ability to work assigned and alternate shifts as needed, including occasional changes on short notice.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in the mechanical or building trades.

Responsibilities

Operate gas- and oil-fired boilers and manual controls, valves, and steam and water lines.
Use the computerized energy management system to maintain selected building temperatures through valves and air handlers.
Inspect instruments and recalibrate controls for efficient energy use; maintain a continuous supply of steam and hot water and constant steam header pressures.
Install new equipment and alter existing equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, air compressors, steam lines, and turbines.
Perform general plumbing and electrical work related to equipment.
Monitor plant operations and respond to operational issues and emergency situations.
Clean water tanks; check and maintain pumps; repack valves; and clean boiler drums and tubes.
Check and repair fire boxes; maintain condensate return pumps, steam and return valves, header valves, and pipes.
Perform routine plumbing and pipe-fitting maintenance and periodically paint equipment and plant floors.
Monitor gauges, charts, and recorders; record gas, oil, and make-up water usage; recharge the water softener; operate the oxygen analyzer; and check blowdown control.
Monitor steam valves and air handlers operating on time- and temperature-control programs.
Answer telephone calls on holidays, weekends, and after office hours; summon appropriate personnel in emergencies.
Maintain temperature and rainfall records for the United States Weather Bureau.
Perform housekeeping duties on floors, walls, and equipment; receive freight and mail when the storeroom is closed.
Periodically check the Physical Plant building, walk-through tunnels, and mechanical systems outside the power plant; lock doors as appropriate.
Distribute keys to motor pool vehicles when offices are closed and monitor the campus radio station computer nightly.
Maintain awareness of building occupancy and plant personnel responsibilities to support building security and emergency response.
Monitor and report after-hours activity within the plant according to established security procedures.
Work assigned and alternate shifts as needed, including occasional changes on short notice, subject to approved leave and reasonable accommodation.
Perform other tasks and duties related to the position as assigned.