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JOB SUMMARY
A boiler mechanic/operator is responsible for maintaining the heating system of buildings that make use of a water boiler and radiators to distribute heat.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Operate steam generated boiler(s) and other steam system equipment and devices.
Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on steam generating boilers and other steam system equipment and devices.
Operate pneumatically activated valves (automatic and/or manually).
Operate mechanical valves and safety devices
Perform boiler, steam generation system and devices safety procedures and timely inspections, required by the company and state of California compliance regulations and document them accurately.
To operate and maintain new boiler equipment, for optimum performance and efficiency
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other departments within reasonable and related tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands:
o Will frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, taste and smell
o Will occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl
o Must be able to reach high and low levels, occasionally
o Must be able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 50 pounds frequently
o Must lift with arms from to floor to waist, waist to shoulder 50 pounds
o Must be able to constantly stand/stoop/walk/bend, up to 12 hrs.
o Ability to strenuous flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently (15 flexion/minute)
Work environment:
o Will work near moving mechanical parts
o Will work in adverse outdoor/indoor weather and temperature conditions
QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least 3+ years of experience in boiler operation (experience is a plus on this job)
2. Knowledge of general mechanical equipment maintenance
3. Able to read and interpret schematics and diagrams (piping and pneumatic systems)
4. Knowledge of pneumatic operated systems and devices
5. Knowledge of California Code of Regulations Title 8 (Boiler and Fired Pressure Vessel Safety Orders)
6. Boiler Operator certification (California) desirable
7. Organized, methodic, efficient and eager to learn
8. Safety and performance oriented
9. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
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