Boiler Operator

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring a continuous supply of heat and steam for key facilities by operating and maintaining the power plant in a safe and efficient manner.

• Gathers information regarding activity and outstanding issues from previous shift.
• Assesses priorities regarding maintenance activities requested.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve or decide to have issue addressed.
• Checks gauges and other instruments according to the prescribed schedule.
• Makes entries into the boiler logs, detailing operation, assessing for abnormalities, and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Monitors automated chemical treatment program to assure proper boiler and heating system operation.
• Performs tasks needed to keep boilers in good repair, including cleaning, painting, and minor repairs.
• Serves as the primary contact in the absence of the Facilities office staff.
• Answers telephone in a friendly professional manner identifying department and self.
• Carefully listens to caller gathering enough information to direct the call appropriately, takes message or plans to meet the caller’s needs.
• Reports in a timely fashion to area with maintenance problem. Assesses the situation and performs required maintenance task (ie. replace light bulbs, unplug sinks and toilets, etc) to resolve problem.
• Completes minor repairs during absence of maintenance staff.
• Performs tasks required and necessary on energy management system.
• Maintains preventive maintenance program on all power plant equipment.
• Assesses need for and activates sanding and plowing contractors when appropriate.
• Responsible for the general cleanup after a storm.
• Keeps work areas safe and clean.
• Completes other related duties.
• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Handles multiple priorities, and work under pressure.
• Ability to make decisions using independent discretion.
• Computer skills.
• Must read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Work alone or with a team and in crowded/confined spaces.
• Mathematical skills.
• Responsible, supportive team player and have interpersonal skills with team members, staff or vendors.
• The ability to manage anger, fear, hostility, violence, stress appropriately.
• Must be able to follow written or verbal instructions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Maine Driver’s License
• 1-3 years of related of boiler experience

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range: $22.63 - $31.16 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.