Boiler Service Technician

Job Type


Full-time

Description

The Boiler Service Technician is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial boilers, burners, and associated systems. This role demands both technical expertise and a strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

• Troubleshoot and service light commercial to large industrial watertube and firetube boilers.

• Perform combustion setup, analysis, and adjustments on burners ranging from 0.5 to 30 million BTU/HR.

• Diagnose and repair industrial burners and combustion systems.

• Conduct internal and external inspections of boilers and associated control systems.

• Replace and repair gaskets, valves, and various boiler components.

• Evaluate steam and hydronic systems to identify issues and propose solutions.

• Work with boiler support equipment including deaerators, feedwater systems, economizers, and blowdown systems.

• Install, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as thermocouples, loop controllers, transmitters, and other process controls.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

• Maintain accurate service records and documentation.

• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.

Requirements

• At least 3 years' experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial boilers, burners, and associated systems.

• A valid driver's license is required with a clean record. Must be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require travel.

• Must pass pre-employment background and an initial and subsequent random drug screening tests.

• Self-motivated individual who works independently, as well as in a team atmosphere.

• Good customer service skills are mandatory.

• Present a positive professional image with customers.

• Must be able to operate independently and communicate efficiently and effectively with both customers and management.

• Detail-oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklists.

• Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.

• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.

• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Foundational Understanding:

• Technician understands basic operation of steam boilers and burners (firetube and watertube types).

• Technician understands key boiler safety components and their functions (low water cut-off, pressure relief, etc.).

• Technician understands common types of burners and their basic parts.

• Technician understands the fundamentals of combustion (fuel, air, heat, and proper ignition sequence).

• Technician understands basic electrical safety and how to identify/control power sources.

• Technician understands how to properly perform startup/shutdown procedures per manufacturer guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and climb frequently.

• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

• Able to push/pull heavy equipment and maneuver tubing and materials.

• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated areas.

• Working with hot steam, liquids, tight spaces, and other conditions depending on customer site(s).

• Must pass a physical (fit test), hearing and eye exam.

Education Requirements:

• Completed High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Two years of technical school, community college or trade school.

• Computer knowledge a plus.

Salary Description


$30 - $45/hour depending upon experience