What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Technician position at Chesapeake Systems?
Chesapeake Systems is expanding and looking for an experienced Boiler Technician to join our growing team!
If you take pride in precision work, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want a stable career with no on-call stress — this is the role for you.
Pay: up to $50/hr. depending on experience
Perks:
If you take pride in precision work, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want a stable career with no on-call stress — this is the role for you.
Pay: up to $50/hr. depending on experience
Perks:
- Company vehicle
- Dispatched from home,
- Standard Monday through Friday schedule! (occasional weekend or holiday work but not common)
- Full-time, field-based
- Manufacturer trainings provided – expand your knowledge with top industry partners
- Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair on commercial and industrial boilers, including hydronic systems, burners, gas trains, controls, and associated mechanical/electrical components.
- Conduct combustion analysis, adjust fuel-to-air ratios, and verify safe/efficient operation in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Execute preventive maintenance on boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, expansion tanks, and safety devices.
- Identify root causes of boiler failures (e.g., flame failure, ignition issues, low-water cutouts, relief valve discharge, scaling/sooting) and develop corrective action plans.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control schematics to support accurate troubleshooting.
- 5 years of experience in boiler systems, with strong diagnostic and repair skills on a variety of manufacturers and models. Bonus points for familiarity with Patterson-Kelley, Raypak, Weil-McLain, and Lochinvar equipment.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and boiler controls.
- Experience with hydronic systems and controls is a plus.
- Strong commitment to safety, with a proven track record in the field.
- Valid driver’s license
- Boiler license and/or certification is a plus.
- A team-oriented approach with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered, including free preventative care and affordable prescription options
- Life and disability insurance: Company-paid life Insurance and disability coverage, with options to enhance your benefits
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help secure your future, with immediate vesting.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid holidays and a PTO plan that grows with your years of service.
- Opportunities for Career Advancement and Professional Development: We provide education assistance to help grow your skills and career
- Extra Perks: Flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, and 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.