Steam Fireman I and II - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Overview

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.

Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration. Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

• 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; 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 adjusts 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.

• Steam Fireman I: Possession of a current and valid Second Class Steam Fireman’s license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Steam Fireman II: 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…