Service Technician Apprentice

R.F. MacDonald • Rohnert Park, CA

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About The Position

A Boiler Service Technician - Apprentice is required to troubleshoot industrial and commercial boilers and associated burner/control systems as well as all ancillary equipment. R.F MacDonald Co. represents product lines such as Cleaver Brooks, Fulton, Camus, Industrial Combustion and others.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing boilers.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, squat, and climb frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Self-motivated individual who works independently and in a team.
• Detail-oriented in completing work orders and required forms.
• Strong language skills and industry-specific vocabulary.
• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Low Emission burners and related equipment.
• Instrument calibration experience and education.
• Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and service boilers from light commercial to industrial water-tube and Cogeneration applications.
• Perform combustion setup and analysis as well as troubleshooting skills to determine and adjust a full range of burners from .5 to 30 Million BTU/HR input.
• Complete internal and external inspections of boilers, burners, and associated controls.
• Repair and/or replace refractory, gaskets, parts, and miscellaneous controls.
• Perform hydrostatic testing of boilers, troubleshooting and repair of industrial burners.
• Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic) and gather information to help solve problems.
• Understand all types of hot water and steam boiler support equipment including deaerators, feed systems, blow down systems, economizers, and waste heat recovery equipment.
• Calibrate instruments and controls utilizing the latest in calibration instruments.

Benefits

• Full-time position with regular hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Opportunity for long hours and travel work as job duties demand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees