About The Position

The position involves maintaining and operating stationary steam boilers, pumps, and related equipment such as water softeners, air compressors, water treatment systems, and associated piping, chillers, tower, and auxiliary systems. The role requires performing daily chemical water treatment of the boilers to ensure proper running of equipment and enforcing all safety rules and regulations to keep the boiler house safe. The individual is responsible for keeping the boiler house and immediate surrounding area clean and up to Jefferson's facilities standards. Occasionally, the position requires performing general mechanical and minor electrical/HVAC work in support of the Facilities department and local building needs.

Responsibilities

  • Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
  • Operates and maintains boilers as well as chiller and auxiliary systems by reading meters/pressure gauges and taking necessary appropriate action to ensure safe operation.
  • Repacks valves, changes piping, and lubricates compressors, pumps, and related parts on a regular basis.
  • Starts, stops, adjusts, and regulates boilers and associated equipment as necessary to ensure efficiency and continuity of service.
  • Cleans boilers, waterside and fire side, annually or as required, to meet code and regulation requirements.
  • Performs daily inspection of boilers, pipelines, and operating equipment for steam, water, air, and fuel leaks or defective parts.
  • Maintains record of gauges and meter readings to determine fuel and steam consumption, steam produced, hot water and chilled/condensed water temperature, chiller operating pressure, etc.
  • Consults with and keeps Lead/Chief Stationary Engineers apprised of activities, needs, and issues as they arise.
  • Performs other maintenance needs as required and directed by the supervisor or lead technician.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance.
  • Access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
  • Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
  • Access to medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time.
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