What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydronic & Steam Boiler Service Technician position at Express Employment Professionals - Queens Northwest?
We’re a long-standing, family-run shop in the Bronx known for craftsmanship, loyalty to our customers, and taking care of our own. As our next Hydronic & Steam Boiler Service Technician, you’ll be the face of that promise—keeping residential and commercial systems humming year-round.
A day in the lifeYou start your morning reviewing the day’s route—mix of steam and hot-water calls across the boroughs. First stop: a preventive maintenance visit where you tune a gas-fired system, verify combustion, check safeties, and log your findings. Midday, a commercial client calls—no heat. You diagnose an electrical control fault using schematics, replace a failed component, test operation, and ensure compliance with local codes. Before you wrap, you walk a homeowner through repair options, timelines, and next steps, leaving thorough documentation for the office and the client.
What you’ll handle- Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair residential and commercial boiler systems (steam and hot water; gas and oil)
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues safely and efficiently
- Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals
- Ensure all work meets local codes, safety regulations, and company standards
- Communicate clearly with customers about findings, timelines, and recommendations
- Maintain accurate service records and job documentation
- 2–5 years of proven experience as a Boiler Technician or similar HVAC role
- Strong knowledge of steam and hydronic systems; gas and oil-fired equipment
- Hands-on skill with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- EPA certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
- OSHA knowledge is a plus
- A reputation for reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
- Competitive pay based on experience (starting at $30.00/hour) with benefits
- Steady, year-round workload with overtime opportunities
- A supportive, family-oriented culture that treats you like a person—not a number
- Real long-term growth and stability
- This is an on-site, field-based role
- Boiler Troubleshooting
- Boiler Operation
If you take pride in doing the job right and want a stable home where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you. Apply today.
Salary : $25 - $30