Service Technician Apprentice

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A Boiler Service Technician is required to troubleshoot industrial and commercial boilers and associated burner/control systems as well as all ancillary equipment. The candidate will have hands‑on ability for combustion set‑up and analysis, as well as troubleshooting skills to determine and adjust a full range of burners.

• Have 1 to 3 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing boilers from light commercial to industrial water‑tube and Cogeneration applications.
• Should be able to troubleshoot and diagnose emergency repairs for boilers, pumps and water heaters.
• Hands‑on ability for combustion set‑up and analysis as well as troubleshooting skills to determine and adjust a full range of burners. Experience with low‑emission burners and related equipment is a plus but not a requirement.
• Must have electrical and troubleshooting skills working with electrical systems from 12 VDC to 480 VAC.
• Plan and participate in installation of new boilers, burners, and associated control systems.
• Perform hydrostatic testing of boilers, troubleshooting and repair of industrial burners.
• Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems.
• Understanding of all types of hot water and steam boiler support equipment to include deaerators, feed systems, blow‑down systems, economizers and waste‑heat recovery equipment.
• Instrument calibration experience and education with hands‑on experience is a plus. Meters, loop controllers, transmitters and thermocouples are everyday instruments in use with this equipment. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge in troubleshooting, installing and calibrating these types of instruments and controls utilizing the latest in calibration instruments.
• Drive to RFM customer sites and perform maintenance and emergency repairs on boilers and ancillary equipment.
• Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklists.
• Provide effective customer service and communication necessary to interact well with a multi‑disciplinary team, including coworkers, supervisors, building clients, ES&H (Environmental, Safety, and Health) technicians, and other personnel.

• A valid driver’s license is required with a clean record.
• Pass pre‑employment background, drug test, and subsequent random drug screening tests.
• Be a self‑motivated individual who works independently, as well as in a team atmosphere.
• Be professionally presentable and display good communication skills.
• Be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklists daily or as required in procedures manual.
• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.
• Must have very strong reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of and familiarity with computers, MS Office, familiarity with smart phone, internet, and email functions. Must be able to use a keyboard to enter data accurately.
• Availability to work overtime and on call shifts.

• Problem Solving/Analysis Skills
• Reasoning Skills
• Project Management
  4. Safety Focus
• Critical Thinking/Evaluation Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Flexibility
• Timeliness

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates in internal and external environments which may include inclement weather conditions. Environment will include working with hot steam, liquids, tight spaces and other conditions depending on customer site(s).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, listen, bend, squat, walk, lift, pull, push, crawl, climb stairs, and drive various equipment.

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. This position regularly requires long hours and travel work as job duties demand.

Travel is required for this position to customer sites with out‑of‑area and possible overnight travel expected.

• Completed high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of technical school, community college or trade school.
• Familiarity/aptitude with computer and software applications