Steam Fireman II 2nd & 3rd Shift

Overview

About Holyoke Community College Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success.

These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

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Incumbents of positions in this series operate boilers and related equipment; read meters and gauges at specified intervals; open and close valves and adjust controls; check/monitor operating systems to detect faulty operating equipment, etc.; clean, maintain and/or lubricate power plant and related auxiliary equipment; record data and maintain logs on such matters as temperatures, fuel consumption etc.; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to operate power plant equipment to provide a constant source of steam energy to users, as well as steam-turbine driven auxiliary equipment. Operates boilers and related auxiliary equipment which requires a 2nd Class Fireman’s license to operate and fire high pressure boilers by regulating controls, opening and closing valves, etc. in accordance with standard operating instruction and procedures and safety regulations.

Reads meters and gauges at specified intervals to ensure proper temperature, pressure, fuel levels, water levels, etc. Opens and closes valves and adjust controls to regulate fuel flow, airflow, water level, steam pressure, etc. to ensure safe and efficient operation of boilers. Checks/monitors operating systems to detect faulty operating equipment, to determine necessary repairs, to notify appropriate personnel and/or to determine when to shut system down.

Cleans, maintains and/or lubricates power plant and related auxiliary equipment such as burners, pumps, filters, etc. to ensure safe and efficient operations. Performs minor repairs and/or adjust power plant and related auxiliary equipment using hand tools in order to ensure proper and safe operation. Records data and maintains logs on such matters as temperatures, fuel consumption, meter and gauge readings, etc.

Performs related duties such as maintaining cleanliness of work areas; verifying receipt of fuel; directing fuel deliverers to proper storage areas; and attending training programs as required. Instructs students in the use of electronic equipment, safety measures, etc. Check and/or monitor air conditioning and/or ventilation systems in order to ensure safe and efficient operations. Other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a current and valid First Class Steam Fireman’s license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of operating auxiliary steam turbines up to 50 HP.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating coal, gas and oil-fired boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of operation of a baghouse (computer-operated pollution control device necessary to protect the environment from the harmful effects of coal-burning boiler emissions).
• Knowledge of the proper methods of completing logs and records.
• Ability to maintain and repair boilers and turbines.
• Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees of lesser grade.

We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely…