Maintenance Boiler Operator - UniFirst

UniFirst•Whippany, NJ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

UniFirst is seeking a Maintenance Boiler Operator to join their team. This role involves monitoring, testing, and maintaining boilers and other production equipment at the UniFirst location. The position offers on-the-job training and operates on a standard Monday-Friday work week with periodic night and weekend overtime.

Requirements

High school and/or GED is required.
Must possess the minimum state requirement for a boiler operating license as required by the applicable state’s boiler operating codes and ordinances.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience and knowledge to perform maintenance functions and assigned preventive maintenance tasks for equipment in the boiler room and associated steam system as well as facility and production equipment are required.
Experience and knowledge to operate high pressure boiler and steam systems are required.
Familiarity with using basic hand and power tools are required.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

Monitor boiler operating parameters as required by applicable state codes and ordinances.
Test boiler feedwater and condensate and log results.
Perform boiler blowdowns as per the boiler treatment vendor’s schedule.
Complete assigned boiler maintenance and document these tasks in the Unifirst Maintenance Management System (UMMS).
Monitor water softener and ensure proper operation and soft water for the boiler feedwater system.
Monitor and ensure proper feedwater temperature is entering into the boiler.
Operate and monitor the hot and tempered water systems utilizing steam to preheat and stack economizers.
Present for all boiler inspections and assist in scheduling and completing these inspections.
Present and assist vendors in completing regular boiler combustion inspections and tunings.
Test steam traps throughout the facility and submit work orders to affect repairs to all non-functioning steam traps.
Develop recommendations to management teams that relate to improving efficiency and operating results of high-pressure boiler and steam systems within the facility.
Ensure the boiler is operated per UniFirst policies and procedures of high-pressure steam systems.
After qualifying as a Maintenance Technician, perform regular preventive and corrective maintenance on facility and production equipment throughout the facility.
Perform all tasks following Company Safety policies.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by Safety policies.
Complete all safety related training.