Oil Burner Technician
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, General Labor, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Job Title
Maintenance Technician
Job DescriptionThis is maintenance work of above average difficulty and of a skilled nature. Work involves the performance of a variety of manual and skilled tasks in the installation, repair and general maintenance of oil burning and gas burning heating equipment. This installation and maintenance work is above average difficulty and of a skilled nature. Work involves the performance of a variety of manual and skilled tasks in the installation, repair and maintenance of oil and gas heating equipment.
EssentialFunctions
- Installs, repairs, and maintains oil burners and gas burners and related equipment.
- Checks fuel draft and makes necessary adjustments to damper.
- Inspects and maintains controls, drafts inducers, smoke stacks, chimneys and piping.
- Performs preventive maintenance and necessary cleaning of all components and parts.
- Troubleshoots oil burner, repairs and replaces parts, and returns oil burner to operating condition.
- Performs a variety of manual and skilled tasks common to oil burner and gas combination burner maintenance.
- Maintains the clean and orderly condition of all work areas and equipment.
- Performs related work as required.
- Work involves writing specifications for installation of oil and gas burning heating equipment and the supervision of the installation of this equipment.
- Performs safety inspections on oil and gas heating equipment as required by Massachusetts' safety codes.
- Working knowledge of the use of tools, equipment and materials commonly employed in the work performed.
- Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in the work performed.
- Working knowledge of the standard methods and procedures necessary to perform complete and timely maintenance on the equipment concerned.
- Ability to perform manual labor frequently requiring considerable physical exertion.
- Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
- Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials employed.
- Unrestricted license for repair oil and gas burning heating equipment in the State of Massachusetts Master Pipers license in the State of Massachusetts, through knowledge of installation and repair of electronic controls.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in general oil burner repair and maintenance.
Notice:
The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements. Medical/Dental/Vision 75% City Subsidized All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week Paid Vacation Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations. Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year. Paid Sick Time Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service.
Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost. Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.
Training On the job and instructor led courses available Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance. Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free!
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DepartmentParks & Recreation
LocationCPKD-Park Maintenance
Salary$38.64 - $39.41 Hourly
Job TypeFull Time
Opening Date01/01/2017
EmployerCity of Springfield
Address36 Court St Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103
PhoneWebsitehttps://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
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