What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Technician/Guard position at HICKORY CHAIR LLC?
Summary Job Description
This position is responsible for completing security rounds on an assigned shift and for maintaining and operating boiler house equipment. The role of the Boiler Technician is to keep the boiler house equipment in good working order and to comply with all State and Federal safety and environmental regulations.
Essential Duties
- Serves as a guard to make rounds throughout the facility during scheduled shift (Including nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Maintains, operates, and inspects equipment associated with the boiler house including boilers, DA tanks, condensate return tanks, chemical tanks, dust silo, dust vault, multi-cyclone collectors, dust system collectors/filters, and diesel fire pump
- Be able to read thermometers, gauges and settings on equipment
- Records readings and utilizes other troubleshooting techniques to insure efficient operation
- Maintains and repairs systems using knowledge of repair methods, techniques, analytic instruments and tools
- Can utilize electrical, hydraulic, air, and mechanical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams in the repair of installation of equipment
- Supervises truck/driver while bulk fuel deliveries of fuel oil and propane gas are off loaded
- Supervises truck/driver while boiler chemical treatment drums are delivered
- Has thorough knowledge of diesel fire pump operation and can restart the system if necessary
- Must be versatile and prepared to assume work assignments in all areas of responsibility
- Must follow all safety policies and procedures
- All other duties assigned.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous boiler operations preferred
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist throughout shift
- Frequent repetitive motions requiring grasping, pushing/pulling; occasionally reaching at, below or above shoulder level
- Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 25 lbs.