Boiler Tender

Kwolyewm Services, LLC is seeking a Boiler Tender that will be responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks related to installing, maintaining and repairing boilers, power plants, and stationary engines.

• Follows procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
• Tends to or fires one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water.
• Observes and interprets readings and gauges, meters and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation.
• Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high-temperature water.
• Maintains log in which various aspects of boiler maintenance and operation or recorded.
• Cleans, oils, makes minor repairs or assists in the repair to boiler room equipment.
• Follows prescribed methods to treat boiler water with chemicals.
• Follows prescribed methods to analyze boiler water for acidity, causticity and alkalinity.
• Locates, picks up, and delivers parts required for department needs.
• Assists in coordinating and monitoring the work of General Maintenance Workers or Maintenance Trades Helper providing instruction and reviewing completed projects.
• May prepare work sketches and assist in the design and specifications of planned work.
• Responds to emergency calls after normal work hours.
• Frequent travel between facilities is required.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Follows procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks.
• Tends to or fires one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water.
• Observes and interprets readings and gauges, meters and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation.
• Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high-temperature water.
• Maintains log in which various aspects of boiler maintenance and operation or recorded.
• Cleans, oils, makes minor repairs or assists in the repair to boiler room equipment.
• Follows prescribed methods to treat boiler water with chemicals.
• Follows prescribed methods to analyze boiler water for acidity, causticity and alkalinity.
• Locates, picks up, and delivers parts required for department needs.
• Assists in coordinating and monitoring the work of General Maintenance Workers or Maintenance Trades Helper providing instruction and reviewing completed projects.
• May prepare work sketches and assist in the design and specifications of planned work.
• Responds to emergency calls after normal work hours.
• Frequent travel between facilities is required.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of work experience in a related field.
• Skilled in the repair of electronic control equipment.
• Knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical systems, and ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding Boiler Tender repair and maintenance for occupied spaces.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to estimate time and materials and manage resources.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common-sense skills
• Ability to work safely.
• Customer service skills to act responsively to customer inquiries and requests and elevate the more difficult matters appropriately.
• Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and to follow instructions.
• Flexibility to build effective working relationships with staff, customers, and others.
• Ability to travel to various facilities, and to work independently as a team.

• The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
• Valid Drivers License

• Maneuvering to and around equipment.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing ladders or step stools.
• Monitoring gauges, controls, and/or other computer systems.

Work is performed at a customer's location in an office, shop,…