Maintenance Engineer - Boiler Operator

Maintenance Engineer I - Boiler Operator

$28.03/Hour

Applications received by December 15, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Maintain, repair, replace, restore, remove, relocate, and perform any maintenance necessary for the proper and continuous operation of all facilities at Montana Technological University. This includes troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing electrical systems related to campus buildings and equipment.

Maintain, repair, replace, restore, remove, and relocate plumbing systems including toilets, sinks, urinals, hot water tanks, showers, etc. This includes distribution of hot and cold water lines, drain waste, vent lines, steam supply, return lines, pumps, steam traps, valves, glycol systems, and compressors.

Maintain and repair all HVAC systems, including motors, controls, coils, lubrication, filters, belts, and all controls and wiring.

• Interpret and apply blue‑print specifications, control diagrams, and maintenance manuals
• Respond to and maintain fire alarm systems
• Welding, repair, and fabrication of metals
• Operate the heating plant on a consistent basis
• Maintain and repair all exterior area lighting
• Startup, maintenance, and shutdown of all cooling towers and systems

Required to work rotating shifts.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or building systems maintenance
• State of Montana 3rd‑class boilers license, or ability to obtain one within 2 months
• Three years of boiler maintenance experience, or one year of experience in the operation of pneumatic and electronic controls, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Some plumbing experience and working knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in the plumbing trade
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, tunnels, and confined spaces
• Working knowledge of testing and operational procedures of system boilers and related equipment
• Knowledge of boiler room safety and casualty procedures
• Proven ability to follow instructions
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, students, staff, faculty, and the public, including supervision of student employees
• Applicant subject to background security investigation
• Possess good oral and written communication skills

• License or certification in cooling and refrigeration, heating and ventilation, electrical, plumbing, or building systems maintenance
• Experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining cooling and refrigeration systems
• Experience in building automation systems
• Experience in heating and ventilation systems
• Experience in electrical including interior and exterior lighting systems
• Experience in plumbing systems
• Experience in building systems
• Experience in facilities maintenance
• Experience with fire alarm systems
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, specifications, control diagrams, and maintenance manuals
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license with a good driving record
• Proficiency with Microsoft or other computer programs

For full consideration application materials must be complete. Applicants should provide:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 holidays per year
• 3 weeks of annual leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments, and bereavement
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote…