Boiler Mechanic

Boiler MechanicPosition Goal: To ensure that all boilers are operating safely and efficiently.Essential Functions:1. Maintains and repairs boilers and burners.2. Opens, cleans and prepares boilers for annual inspections.3. Opens, cleans, repairs, and maintains all burners in proper operating condition.4. Reports any/all unsafe conditions to supervisor.5. Maintains all condensation pumps and condensation systems in proper operating condition.6. Cleans, maintains, and repairs all boiler chemical feed systems as necessary.7. Repairs, replaces, and lubricates all heating pumps on hot water heating systems.8. Replaces or repacks main valves at boiler which may be leaking with plumbers as necessary.9. Works with plumbers, electricians, and Johnson Control personnel as required to maintain DHW systems.10. Works with plumbers as necessary to locate, replace or repair faulty steam traps or heating system leaks.11. Tests the operation of burners, associated electrical systems, safety devices such as flame failure safety, low water cut-offs, C02, 02, and smoke levels for efficiency %.12. Maintains proper chemical levels as required and instructed by current chemical company personnel in boilers, closed systems, air conditioning systems.13. Consults with outside contractors for major boiler repairs such as retubing, gas train replacement, etc.14. Makes daily check of EMS printout sheets and be capable of operating EMS computers.15. Set up annual inspections for all equipment.16. Reads blueprints.17. No extra fees for permits from city or state.18. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.Qualification Requirements:Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Experience working with boilers required.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Pennsylvania Operator's License and City of Reading Trades License.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, wiring diagrams and technical and procedure manuals.Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Reasoning Ability: Ability to collect/compile information to determine appropriate course of action.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.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Terms of Employment: As per terms and conditions set forth in the contract between the School District of Reading and the Teamsters Local Union No. 429.