Canton Boiler Operator

Rate of pay at each step:

1. $21.65
2. $22.66
3. $25.64
4. $27.23
5. $28.94
   

Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance paid vacations paid holidays a retirement plan sick time and personal holidays.

Applicants must apply on line at Applicants MUSTsubmit a copy of their valid drivers license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.

This is an openexamination. To be eligible for this examination applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and be at least 18 years of age.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Boiler Operator/HVAC Technician is responsible for attending to the heating boilers air handling and air conditioning equipment and maintaining controls and safety devices. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work for the purpose of building maintenance. The individual works under the supervision of the Superintendent of Building Maintenance and/or a designee.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of building maintenance repairs and improvements of City buildings offices and equipment. Must possess a valid Ohio Boiler Operators License at all times.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Operates and maintains building heating and air conditioning systems. Follows a preventative maintenance program for boilers air handling and air conditioning equipment. Cleans services and makes repairs to boiler controls. Lubricates motors adjusts fan belts; maintains boiler water treatment and air conditioning water treatment. Makes necessary and required inspections. Performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in City Buildings including but not limited to: repairing remodeling by reading blue prints and general cleaning; electrical and plumbing repairs painting carpentry and masonry work. Maintains building security. Assists other employees of the departmental staff in performing custodial and janitorial duties. Oversees various janitorial work. Issues supplies as necessary. Performs other related maintenance as directed. Other related duties not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples may also be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

A valid Ohio Boiler Operators license or HVAC certification required. Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain air conditioning and building equipment. Ability to recognize possible trouble in electrical plumbing and mechanical systems of the building. Ability to use small hand tools. Ability to work independently without constant supervision. Knowledge of and ability to perform small electrical and plumbing repairs painting carpentry and minor masonry work. Ability to move and lift various tools and equipment. Ability to read instructions diagrams manuals blueprints and other documents. Ability to write and communicate verbally. Ability to work with mathematical computations. Ability to walk climb ladders bend stop and stand for extended periods of time. Skills in organization and accuracy in keeping records of work completed and procedures performed. Ability to lead and supervise custodial staff. Must possess a valid Ohio Drivers license at all times.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Associates degree or certificate in HVAC required and three (3) years experience with the operation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment controls and safety devices; experience in all phases of building repair and remodeling; or an equivalent combination of education experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION THE CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT LOCATION DATE AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01 an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification withinFOUR MONTHSfrom the date of original examination unless an alternative form of examination is given or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.

RATING
Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

*DISCLAIMER*
All applicants should receive an email fromconfirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email please contact Civil Service atto confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email please call our office at .

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C any person who has completed service in the uniformed services who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 Long version) and upon this filing the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who successfully completes the members initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation including but not limited to a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race religion color national origin sex political affiliation age type of disability or any other non-merit factor.