Boiler Operator - Pueblo

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

This posting will remain open until filled.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

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.

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 ensure effective, operational practices and equipment longevity.

• Operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers (coal, natural gas, and diesel), DCS, PLCs and the qualitative and quantitative analysis of all process fluids entering and leaving the steam plant, 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.
• Maintain plant cleanliness.
• Ensure 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.
• Drive, test, and maintain diesel powered emergency electric generators in accordance with manufacturer specifications and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintain grounds area surrounding building.
• Drive state vehicles as part of the work assignment.
• Snow removal.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Essential positions perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can only be FLSA non-exempt and may be required to work unexpected or unusual hours to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption.

Applicants must have at least four (4) years of work experience in high-pressure boiler operations performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance. You must detail this experience in the work experience section of your application.

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

• A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted. Felony convictions, convictions of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from…