What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Operator II position at CoxHealth?
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1118 Engineering South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
Thu 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Fri 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Sat 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, Sun 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Work Shift
Night Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence
Job Summary
▪ Electrical wiring, devices, lighting and motors
▪ Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and cooling towers
▪ Steam and boilers
▪ Pressure vessels and associated equipment
▪ Generators
▪ Medical gas and vacuum
▪ Refrigeration units and ice machines
▪ Air compressors and refrigerated air dryers
▪ Air handlers, fans, and heat wheels
▪ Chilled water and condenser pumps
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1118 Engineering South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hours
Thu 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Fri 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Sat 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, Sun 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Work Shift
Night Shift (United States of America)
CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence
- Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
- Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
- Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Summary
- The Boiler Operator II is responsible for proficient maintenance related to HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing, and safety inspections. This position will monitor, maintain, and inspect boiler steam, condensate systems, chiller systems, booster pumps, tube stations, elevators, as well as serve as dispatch for the Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS). Responds to work requests timely and professionally and is able to complete work assignments. The Boiler Operator II may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary and approved by the Supervisor.
- Education
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred: Trade School in the mechanical fields
- Experience
- Required: At least three years prior boiler/chiller/mechanical work or related experience.
- Skills
- Proficient communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload.
- Proficient skills necessary to find solutions to equipment malfunctions and initiate necessary repairs.
- Proficient knowledge of the safe operation of all tools used in the performance of duties.
- Proficient knowledge to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for repairs to building equipment and structure.
- Proficient knowledge of regulatory requirements governing fire alarm systems, HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems and building repairs.
- Demonstrates proficient technical skills for the repair and general maintenance of facilities in the following areas:
▪ Electrical wiring, devices, lighting and motors
▪ Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and cooling towers
▪ Steam and boilers
▪ Pressure vessels and associated equipment
▪ Generators
▪ Medical gas and vacuum
▪ Refrigeration units and ice machines
▪ Air compressors and refrigerated air dryers
▪ Air handlers, fans, and heat wheels
▪ Chilled water and condenser pumps
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Active Driver's License
- Preferred: STI Fire Stop Certified (provided by Cox yearly if not already certified)
- Preferred: State License for Boiler Operator and/or some form of MEP Certification from an accredited trade school. Such examples include but are not limited to Vatterott College and Ozarks Technical Community College.
- Preferred: Operation of a fork-liftEducation: ▪ Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent ▪ Preferred: Trade School in the mechanical fields Experience: ▪ Required: At least three years prior boiler/chiller/mechanical work or related experience. Skills: ▪ Proficient communication skills. ▪ Ability to prioritize workload. ▪ Proficient skills necessary to find solutions to equipment malfunctions and initiate necessary repairs. ▪ Proficient knowledge of the safe operation of all tools used in the performance of duties. ▪ Proficient knowledge to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for repairs to building equipment and structure. ▪ Proficient knowledge of regulatory requirements governing fire alarm systems, HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems and building repairs. ▪ Demonstrates proficient technical skills for the repair and general maintenance of facilities in the following areas:
- Plumbing and fixtures
- Electrical wiring, devices, lighting and motors
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and cooling towers
- Steam and boilers
- Pressure vessels and associated equipment
- Generators
- Medical gas and vacuum
- Refrigeration units and ice machines
- Air compressors and refrigerated air dryers
- Air handlers, fans, and heat wheels
- Chilled water and condenser pumps Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Active Driver's License ▪ Preferred: STI Fire Stop Certified (provided by Cox yearly if not already certified)