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Boiler Tech (Heat Mechanic)

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

  • Conducts maintenance of boilers and related components
  • Performs routine inspections to identify and address potential issues
  • Executes preventive maintenance to ensure optimal boiler performance
  • Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in boilers and associated equipment, including gas-fired furnaces and humidifiers, etc.
  • Troubleshoots problems and implement effective solutions
  • Responds to emergency repair requests promptly and efficiently
  • Proficient in tuning boilers to achieve optimal efficiency
  • Conducts and analyzes flue gas analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Ensures all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations and guidelines
  • Maintains accurate records of maintenance and repair activities
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties
  • Provides Standby coverage as required

General Responsibilities

  • Inspects and tests controls and systems to detect and locate malfunctions. Replaces, repairs or rebuilds, and adjusts valves, piping, steam traps, steam pipes, air dryers and compressors, convectors, and humidifiers.
  • Installs and repairs thermostats and sensors. Replaces, repairs, and cleans convectors, and balance system air flow. Maintains and repairs boilers and furnaces in various sized buildings. Checks water levels in steam and hot water boilers including water treatment.
  • Services, repairs, and rebuilds pumps and compressors. Checks gas and air pressure in boilers and furnaces. Changes out and repairs blowers. Cleans boilers. Troubleshoots boilers and systems.
  • Rods out / cleans heat exchangers / tube bundles. Wires controls, thermostats, and motors. Installs pressure and temperature controls. Services forced air furnaces.
  • Works as a team with refrigeration mechanics in maintaining, servicing, and repairing HVAC equipment. Performs other general building maintenance as needed.
  • Participates in the training of apprentices and / or other workers as needed.
  • Drives vehicle as needed.
  • Qualifications

    EDUCATION

    Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
  • WORK EXPERIENCE

    Required

  • 5 years verifiable journey level experience in the heat field OR
  • Certificate in DOL apprenticed heat trade
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

    Required

  • Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
  • SKILLS

    Required

  • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
  • Highly thorough and dependable
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to represent the company with external constituents
  • Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills
  • Ability to build strong customer relationships
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics
  • Ability to successfully complete required training programs
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances
  • Knowledge and ability to use materials, methods / principles and tools specific to the needs of the Heat Mechanic trade
  • Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
  • Working Conditions / Demands

    This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend / descend ladders / stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and / or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

    Work Location

    Bloomington, Indiana

    Advertised Salary

    32.06 per hour

    66,684.80 annually

    Benefits Overview

    For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

    Job Classification

    Career Level : Mastery

    FLSA : Nonexempt

    Job Function : Engineering, Trades & Facility

    Job Family : Licensed & Skilled Trades

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    Posting Disclaimer

    This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

    Salary : $66,685

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