Boiler Tender (40 Hour)

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This class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks as assigned in the operation maintenance and repair of boilers and related equipment.

• Reads and records readings and conditions of various gauges and indicators having to do with fuel supply air-fuel mixture steam pressure water level temperatures etc. and adjusts or takes corrective measures;
• Operates water column and boiler blowoff and the soot blower;
• Inspects oil and gas flames and adjusts or removes and cleans burner nozzles when necessary;
• Lubricates adjusts and maintains auxiliary boiler equipment including boiler feed pumps and assists in the service and repair of the boilers and auxiliary equipment;
• Inspects heating system for various leaks flaws and damages and either takes corrective action or reports to superior;
• Performs minor tests for fuel specific gravity and gas leaks;
• Adds water treatment chemicals to boilers;
• May assist in general building maintenance and repair;
• May inspect and repair steam traps fed by main system at various locations;
• May remove pipe insulation materials associated with the repair of pipes and fittings using OSHA approved methods;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of boilers and related equipment;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • operate maintain and make running repairs to stationary boilers and related equipment;
  • utilize computer software.

Two (2) years of experience in oil burner repair plumbing boilermaking steamfitting or refrigerator maintenance or as a machinist or boiler operator or work requiring similar mechanical experience.