Boiler Apprentice

Objectives/Summary

• Performs routine inspection and maintenance on boilers and auxiliary equipment.

• Completes appropriate maintenance/repair forms and records.

• Performs thread pipe fitting, re-tubing work on boilers and equipment.

• Assist other mechanics.

• Keeps work and shop area clean. Maintains and repairs on shop equipment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

General Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic knowledge of boilers and/or related mechanical equipment, or the ability to obtain.

• Basic skill in pipe-fitting preferred, or the ability to obtain

• Welding and fit-up skills preferred, or the ability to obtain

• Ability to perform routine maintenance. Equipment Operated * Ability to properly utilize basic hand tools and shop equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent. * One (1) or two (2) years previous experience in pipefitting or boiler maintenance and repair, and/or mechanical equipment maintenance

Requirements

• Physical Requirements

• Be able to bend, kneel, stand, squat and climb frequently.

• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, carry 50 pounds, roll out tubing and push/pull heavy materials w/mobile equipment.

• Must be able to work in confined space/areas.

• Must pass a physical (fit test), hearing and eye exam

• A valid driver's license is required with a clean record. Must be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require some travel. Applicants must pass pre-employment background and an initial drug screening test.

• Must be self-motivated individual who works independently, as well as in a team atmosphere. Good customer service skills are mandatory.

• Must be professionally presentable, must have good customer skills and strong communication skills, must be able to operate independently and communicate efficiently and effectively with both the customer and management.

• Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual.

• Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.

• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.

• Must have very strong reasoning and problem solving skills.

Compensation:

• Excellent starting pay depending on experience

• Quarterly bonuses (Profit sharing)

• Time and a half, double time for weekend, holiday and after hours service calls.

• Vacation: 40 hrs a year to start. 8 hrs accrued per year after, with no cap!

• Sick Pay: 40 hrs per year.

• Paid holidays

• Retirement-3% Company Match

• Health Insurance: Employee and Family paid.

• Vision & Dental: employee only. Family not.

• Life Insurance: employer paid policy for employee ($25,000)

• Disability Insurance: Company pays 50% of policy

• Tuition Re-imbursement: HVAC School

• Clothing Allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24