UHC - Boiler Operator

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Responsible for the uninterrupted, efficient, and safe operation of high pressure steam boilers insuring a continuous supply of steam for heating building, providing hot water, sterilizing equipment, and auxiliary equipment. Monitors and reports malfunctions in the electrical, air-conditioning, domestic water, and plumbing systems. Test runs emergency generator systems and maintains a safe and efficient operation of appropriate boiler plant and its related equipment. Responsible for machine room readings and emergency maintenance response on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

2. Current WV Driver’s License

EXPERIENCE:

1. 2 years’ experience in boiler operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Licensure and/or Certification related to boiler operations

2. HVAC Certification

3. West Virginia Electrician or Plumber License

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing, boiler, air handling systems.

2. Operates & maintains boilers insuring a continuous supply of steam for heating building, providing hot water, sterilizing equipment, and auxiliary equipment.

3. Performs preventative maintenance activities.

4. Repairs plumbing systems and equipment.

5. Repairs air handling systems and equipment.

6. Performs monitoring and measurement of water treatment systems.

7. Repairs structural elements.

8. Repairs steam handling equipment.

9. Performs water testing, maintains chemical levels, and documents results as assigned.

10. Operates water softener system as assigned.

11. Verifies chemical inventories and reports reorder requirements.

12. Verifies oxygen levels and documents results.

13. Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles boilers for annual inspection as assigned.

14. Monitors and maintains cooling system as assigned.

15. Installs new or replacement equipment.

16. Performs routine inspection of facility for safety and disrepair.

17. Performs and documents weekly and monthly generator testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here 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.

1. Motor coordination and finger dexterity, good physical condition, and ability to lift/carry minimum of 80 pounds

2. May work with sharp instruments.

3. May work on or with moving machinery.

4. Manual dexterity required.

5. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to work in temperature of at least 120ºF

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must have thorough knowledge of maintenance for equipment and repairs.

2. Sufficient time will be allowed to become familiar with hospital equipment and facilities.

3. Verbal & technical ability to read and understand manuals pertaining to the operation and maintenance of equipment.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

606 UHC Facilities Engineering

Address:

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.