Canton Boiler Operator

Overview

Rate of pay at each step:

• $21.65
• $22.66
• $25.64
• $27.23
• $28.94

Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and personal holidays.

Applicants must apply online at  Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid driver’s license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.

This is an open examination. To be eligible for this examination applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and be at least 18 years of age.

The Boiler Operator/HVAC Technician is responsible for attending to the heating boilers, air handling, and air conditioning equipment, and maintaining controls and safety devices. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work for the purpose of building maintenance. The individual works under the supervision of the Superintendent of Building Maintenance and/or a designee.

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of building maintenance, repairs and improvements of City buildings, offices and equipment. Must possess a valid Ohio Boiler Operator's License at all times.

Operates and maintains building heating and air conditioning systems. Follows a preventative maintenance program for boilers, air handling and air conditioning equipment. Cleans, services and makes repairs to boiler controls. Lubricates motors, adjusts fan belts; maintains boiler water treatment and air conditioning water treatment. Makes necessary and required inspections. Performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in City Buildings, including but not limited to: repairing, remodeling by reading blueprints, and general cleaning;

electrical and plumbing repairs, painting, carpentry and masonry work. Maintains building security. Assists other employees of the departmental staff in performing custodial and janitorial duties. Oversees various janitorial work. Issues supplies as necessary. Performs other related maintenance as directed. Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.

A valid Ohio Boiler Operator's license or HVAC certification required. Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain air conditioning and building equipment. Ability to recognize possible trouble in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems of the building. Ability to use small hand tools. Ability to work independently, without constant supervision. Knowledge of and ability to perform small electrical and plumbing repairs, painting, carpentry, and minor masonry work.

Ability to move and lift various tools and equipment. Ability to read instructions, diagrams, manuals, blueprints and other documents. Ability to write and communicate verbally. Ability to work with mathematical computations. Ability to walk, climb ladders, bend, stop, and stand for extended periods of time. Skills in organization and accuracy in keeping records of work completed and procedures performed. Ability to lead and supervise custodial staff.

Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's license at all times.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Associate's degree or certificate in HVAC required and three (3) years' experience with the operation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment, controls and safety devices; experience in all phases of building repair and remodeling; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Subsequent to the filing of the application, the candidates will be notified of the format, location, date, and time of the examination.

Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within four months from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form…