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Boiler Operator Jobs
Company | Macomb County, MI |
Address | , Mount Clemens, Mi |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | $71,605 - $75,818 a year |
Expires | 2023-07-17 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers all full-time employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.
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DEPARTMENT: Facilities and Operations
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (40 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam and/or hot water that supplies heat or power; operates Freon cooling equipment and systems to refrigerate rooms and to air condition county buildings.
Observes temperature, pressure, draft and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjusts controls or overrides automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
Balances and adjusts the valves and controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level and steam pressure of boiler.
Observes and inspects boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions, performs necessary maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to, changing burners, lubricating bearings and/or tightening pipes and fittings.
Makes periodic inspections of equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment and performs emergency service and preventative maintenance on equipment and systems.
Tests and treats boiler feed water, using specified chemicals.
Maintains log of meter and gauge readings and records data such as temperature, pressure, water test results and quantity of fuel consumed at specified intervals.
Inspects and clears all inlet louvers, screens and air passages of foreign items and accumulated dirt.
Keeps boiler rooms, mechanical rooms and equipment in a reasonable state of cleanliness.
Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps and condensers to prepare system for operation and startup of equipment and auxiliary machinery.
Inspects equipment and systems to observe operating conditions and need for repair or adjustment.
Adjusts diffusers, dampers, registers and other related equipment for proper air distribution.
Adjusts controls to isolate and clear broken lines for repair or to shut down equipment.
Repairs and overhauls refrigeration and air conditioning units as assigned.
Repacks pumps and compressors, cleans condensers and replaces worn or defective parts.
May be required to operate boilers and cooling equipment in buildings other than those regularly assigned.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
- Previous experience servicing and repairing boiler and/or refrigeration equipment
- Possession of a current HVAC Technician Certification (EPA Clean Air Section 608)
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel
- Possession of a current First Class Refrigeration Operator License
- Possession of a current High Pressure Boiler Operator License
Knowledge of:
- Mechanical concepts to make repairs and adjustments on systems and equipment
- Boiler and cooling systems and equipment
- Managing one’s own time and the time of others
- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Maintain the confidentiality of information
- Work independently
- Repair and maintain systems and equipment
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
- The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
N/S
O
F/C
Office or similar indoor environment
x
Outdoor environment
x
Street environment (near moving traffic)
x
Construction site
x
Confined space
x
Exposures
N/S
O
F/C
Individuals who are hostile or irate
x
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
x
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
x
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
x
Communicable diseases
x
Moving mechanical parts
x
Fumes or airborne particles
x
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or waste
x
Loud noises (85+ decibels)
x
Blood Borne Pathogens
x
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- 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.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand
Frequency
Description
Physical
N/S
O
F/C
Balancing
x
On even or uneven surfaces/ground
Bending
x
Tasks involve forward or backward bending at the waist
Climbing/Working at Heights
x
Tasks involve climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms
Crawling
x
Inspecting in confined spaces. Moving about on hands and knees
Digging
x
Tasks involve manual digging
Driving
x
Tasks involve operating any motor powered vehicle on sealed and unsealed roads
Grasping
x
Tasks involve gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands
Kneeling
x
Tasks involve flexing/bending at the knees and ankles to work at low levels
Manual Dexterity
x
Tasks involve fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing
Lift/Carry
x
Tasks involve raising/lowering or moving objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below)
Up to 10 pounds
x
11-24 pounds
x
25-34 pounds
x
35-50 pounds
x
51-74 pounds
x
75-99 pounds
x
Over 100 pounds
x
Push / Pull
x
Tasks involve pushing/pulling objects away from or towards the body
Reaching
x
Tasks involve reaching overhead with arms raised above shoulder height or forward reaching with arms extended
Sitting
x
Tasks involve remaining in a seated position during the task performance
Standing
x
Tasks involve standing in an upright position without movement
Walking
x
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces
Running
x
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces
General Requirements and/or Disclaimers
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
The International Union of Operating Engineers bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
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