Boiler Operator - Pueblo

Division of Facilities Management – Southern District

Facilities served:
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center) and the Veteran’s Community Living Centers in the southern district.

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. This position exists to provide 24/7 operations and maintenance functions for the facilities’ physical plant equipment located within the Heat plant structure, by performing essential operational functions, maintenance, cleanliness, preservation, scheduled and emergency repairs (electrical and mechanical) to insure effective, operational practices to ensure equipment longevity.

• Operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers coal, natural gas, and diesel, DCS, PLC’s the qualitative and quantitative analysis of all process fluids entering and leaving the steam plant, by utilizing accepted methods of titration, comparative and qualitative analysis to obtain the desired results.
• Monitor building automation system for alarms that need to be addressed during 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Notify night truck mechanics or trade shop supervisors as appropriate for situations that need immediate attention. Answer phones from building tenants during 2nd and 3rd shifts and determine which requests need to be addressed immediately.
• Maintains plant cleanliness.
• Ensures proper operation of plant machinery including valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components, piping distribution system components and digital control system components.
• Troubleshoot and repair to restore proper operation of plant machinery including piping systems, valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components and digital control system components.
• Drives, tests, and maintains diesel powered emergency electric generators in accordance with manufacturers specifications and Joints Commissions standards.
• Maintains grounds area surrounding building.
• Drives state vehicles as part of the work assignment.
• Snow removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

This is a full‑time, in‑person, essential position that is required to respond in person to after‑hours call backs to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.

Applicants must have at least four (4) years of work experience in high pressure boiler operations performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Employment history is calculated on a full‑time basis (40 hours per week). Part‑time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.

• Possession of a valid Stationary Engineer License “A”, ASOPE or equivalent. You must attach your license/certification to this job application.

• A full pre‑employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment.
• Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Stationary Engineer License “A”, ASOPE, or equivalent license/certification within 9 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid non‑restricted Colorado driver’s license. Out‑of‑State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non‑restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.
• Motor Vehicle Check.
• Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform…