Skilled Trades- Boiler Tender

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Position Title:

Skilled Trades
- Boiler Tender

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate high/medium/low pressure boilers.
• Maintain and operate all equipment in the heating plant as directed.
• Perform general repairs and replacements to damaged, deteriorated, or otherwise non‑functioning conditions found in and about the University buildings and campus.
• Apply thorough knowledge of one or more of the accepted trades with a basic knowledge of three others (carpenter, painter, electrician, plumber, fleet mechanic, boiler tender, HVAC Technician).
• Apply skill in the use of tools and equipment and be responsible for tools, materials, and devices to perform tasks according to accepted practices.
• Perform related duties as required to accomplish tasks.

Schedule: The work schedule is a flexible, rotating schedule.
Location: Central Heating Plant.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman trades person with a minimum of five (5) years of on‑the‑job work experience.
• Required operation of equipment related to the trade.
• Ability and willingness to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to verbalize or write reports/forms necessary to the job.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University requirements to be authorized to drive University vehicles.
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Required bending, heavy lifting, climbing ladders and stairs.

• A.A.S. in HVAC.
• Previous high and low pressure boiler experience desired.
• Associate’s degree in HVAC Technology, Electrical Technology or Mechanical Technology preferred.

Salary: $19.78–$28.09/hr (Level E SEIU). The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Status:
Full‑time (12 months)

Posting Number: ST01386

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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