Boiler Service Technician

About Us When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first‑class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high‑performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you! Position Location This position will be located onsite in San Diego, California. Job Overview Operate, maintain and/or install stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate, maintain, and/or install equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, related to boilers and high fire water heaters using material lists, designs, schematics, or as‑builts. Responsibilities Essential Job Duties: Remove and install boilers as needed. Repair and/or install control transformers, electrodes, relays, solenoids, switches, thermostats, thermostats, aquastats, circulating, generating pumps, fuel pumps, and retrofitting of gas, DDC controls, electrical inputs, and plumbing. Derate various types of boilers and dial them into factory‑recommended specifications. Reconfigure boiler installations due to poor installation of controls, plumbing, or improper draft. Install new ceiling exhaust fans and sheet metal work to buildings exterior for proper combustible draft. Keeps supervisor apprised of unique situations and problems encountered. Utilize correct methods to repair malfunctions on boiler systems and appurtenances. Correct any noted boiler installation problems related to electrical, plumbing, and DDC. Repair piping, valves, gauges, pumps, motors, steam traps, strainers, check valves, and relief valves. Performs visual, audible, and mechanical checks; checks gauges, recording devices, and controllers. Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels. Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing; and take any necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals, to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits. Complete logs associated with daily and monthly boiler performance for reporting purposes. Must understand the principles of steam and generating processes; be knowledgeable of burner controls and operations on both oil and gas configurations. Assist with technical training of Boiler Tenders or other personnel as required. Provide technical training to Boiler Mechanics as required. Respond to urgent an emergency as requested. Follow all applicable safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, environmental requirements, contract requirements, and manufacturer specifications. Perform all other work‑related duties as assigned. Job Requirements Mandatory: Must have 3 years of boiler operational experience. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering, science, and technology; capable of applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various boilers and hydronic systems. Knowledge of boiler systems, steam systems, hydronic systems, burner controls, combustion principles, fuel systems, and both oil and gas configurations. Knowledge of various mathematical applications and chemical compositions. Possess a valid California Driver’s License. High School graduate or equivalent. Must be able to comprehend, read, speak, and write proficiently in the English language. Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations. Working Conditions Work is performed mostly indoors. Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions. Work hours are subject to change, with weekend work or overtime as needed. Subject to hazards that may cause personal bodily harm; diseases, cuts, bruises, burns, common colds, influenza, dust, odors, and elevated noise levels. Tasks may be performed on elevated, uneven, inclined, hard, and soft‑carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces, including building rooftops and elevated passageways. Must be able to work under, in or around buildings, structures, or fixtures, such as ducting systems, attics or crawl spaces. Physical Requirements While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision. Disclosures Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chugach Alaska Corporation