Steam Fireman

Job no: 529590

Position type: Staff Full Time

Benefit Status: Benefited-Union

Campus: UMass Lowell

Department: Facilities Operations&Services

Salary: See posting section for Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union position, Grade 15 - Step 1-14

Applications Open: Feb 17 2026

Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary Of Position

The Facilities and Operations and Services' team is seeking a Steam Fireman. Incumbents of positions in this series operate, maintain and/or repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; clean machinery and equipment; respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintain adequate supply of fuel; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that the power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Valid Massachusetts 2nd Class Steam Fireman or 1st Class Steam Fireman license based on standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Shift work as required
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type heating systems
• Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heating systems
• Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations
• Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to pneumatic control systems
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice
• Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pumps used in water and fuel systems
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipefitting
• Knowledge of the types, uses and principles of operation of industrial type ventilation systems
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type air conditioning systems
• Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines
• Knowledge of the types and uses of chemicals used in water treatment
• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in power plants
• Knowledge of the types and uses of high- and low-pressure boilers
• Knowledge of the types and uses of steam plant accessory equipment, such as throttle valves, super heaters, back-pressure valves, feed-water regulators, etc.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating high- or low-pressure coal or oil-fired boilers and their auxiliary equipment
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Knowledge of the proper methods for storing and handling fuels
• Skill in using hand power tools such as drills, electric saws, etc.
• Skill in using small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hacksaws and pipe threaders
  
  

Additional Considerations

• Similar institutional experience, additional trade experience, experience with automated controls
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants

Only Internal (MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union) candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is an MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union position in Grade 15. Bi-weekly salary for this position begins at step 1: $2,126.12 bi-weekly. This position has a maximum step 14 of $2,985.11 bi-weekly. Actual salary offered to the candidate is based on the union contract.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information for three professional references will be requested at the time of application.

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