Boiler Technician

Job Description To provide skilled services at a journeyman level in a broad range of maintenance and repair work. Performs work in a self-directed manner but may be assigned staff. Works along with or may provide direction and guidance to assigned staff. Demonstrates capability in carrying out work assignments including planning, laying out stock, materials, and equipment, and performing the work to completion. Exercises competent and responsible independent judgment in resolving work issues and following agency policies and proceduresScroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.Essential Tasks of the Position:Performs skilled heating, boiler, and HVAC construction, maintenance, and repair work on the agency’s housing stock and properties. Provides journeyman-level skills in heating, boiler, and HVACEnables the agency to possess in-house skills in HVAC-related activities.Ability to plan, layout, and obtain materials according to requirements and dimensions indicated in plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and building codesAbility to provide lead employee services in the accomplishment of heating, boiler, and HVAC tasks and the instruction of less skilled co-workersPerforms skilled heating, boiler, and HVAC construction, maintenance, and repair workPerforms a wide range of boiler, HVAC, and related mechanical repairs, and maintenance functions in a self-directed mannerPerforms alterations, installations, and repairs to existing heating equipment by inspecting the work to be completed in accordance with instructions and specifications.Orders materials needed and performs tasks such as: measuring, planning, fitting, and rebuilding equipment to complete work as required.Interprets and applies building plans, blueprints, specifications, and sketches to construct, install, or repair heating, HVAC, and boiler components.Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs, and maintains piping and piping systems.Repairs plumbing fixtures, pumps, valves, drains and air compressorsInstalls water supply systems (hot and cold), draining systems, and heating systems, under safe conditionsAdjusts boilers using test equipment (i.e., combustion analyzer, vom meter, computer)Repairs and operates mechanical equipment such as air compressors, pumps, automatic valves, and motors.Checks and maintains condition of boiler rooms in a satisfactory conditionPerform diagnostics on heating and air conditioning equipment using the provided equipment.Possesses self-directed work skills combined with basic knowledge of planning, organizing, and completing work assignments in an efficient, safe, and timely mannerMaintains and complies with safe and sanitary work conditions for self and othersCarries out work assignments according to work schedule, determining work approaches, methods, and techniquesMaintains a level of proficient skills and methods acceptable to agency standards performanceExercises an acceptable level of judgment, independence, and problem-solving skills in addressing and completing assignmentsMaintains a level of teamwork and working relationships with peers and supervisors conducive to productive repair workSecondary Tasks of the Position:Performs duties as assigned within classPosition Requirements and Qualifications:Education LevelA high school diploma or equivalent educational experience requiredProficiency in reading and writing English and an ability to read and comprehend blueprints, engineering drawings, technical instructions, and documents, requiredExperience in Related Fields5 years of successful experience in heating, boiler, and HVAC maintenance and repair work with residential/industrial boilers to 600 horsepower/BTU’s high/low gas, required.Maintain and renew registration and license annually.A City of Providence, State of Rhode Island Stationary Engineer License is required.Journeyman status license or certificates for Pipe Fitter, Plumber, Air Conditioning, Electrical or Electronics, preferred.Experience in working in public housing setting preferredKnowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, and certificationsWorking knowledge of and skill in applying knowledge in plumbing, electricity, heating, HVAC, and related boiler equipment, including controls.Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical documentsAbility to independently perform complicated heating, HVAC, boiler, and related equipment maintenance tasks of varying difficulty under safe conditionsWorking knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measuresKnowledge of pipe fabrication using soldering equipment and techniques under safe conditionsRhode Island (Class 2) driver's license unrestricted except for corrective lensesAbility to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandatedAbility to work harmoniously with other agency personnelAbility to relate to and interact with elderly/disabled and family residents in low and moderate-income housing settingsAbility to be flexible and perform work under time pressureAbility to lead and give directions to other (new/inexperienced) staffWorking Conditions:Environmental Parameters Ability to work in a shop environmentAbility to work in public housing environment in all weather conditions (hot, cold, humid, dry, and wet)Ability to work in an environment with conditions that may include: fumes, odors, ashes, chemicals, and dust as well as decibels in the range of 30-65Ability to work heights on ladders, staging, and scaffoldingPhysical DemandsStrength: Ability to lift up to 100 lbs., or in excess of, with appropriate assistance from other maintenance staff and/or through the use of appropriate equipmentPhysical workability. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move heavy objects.Work involves walking, bending, crawling, kneeling, stoop, reaching, and standing for long periods of timeMust be able to work in confined and elevated areas.Work Schedule:Ability to work 40 hour weekMust have the ability to work flexible hours including the ability to be on-call 24 hours a day including nights, weekends days, and holidays, and overtime, as assignedAbility to work scheduled hours other than 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday schedule.Equipment Used:Competency in and knowledge of power tools and equipment associated with building maintenance operations. Must have knowledge and working ability for analyzing equipment, energy management monitoring, and using computer and computer-aided equipment.Aptitude Requirements:CognitiveAnalytical: Ability to apply principles of logical thinking and to define problemsAbility to collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusionsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule formProficient in computer operations.Communication:Ability to interrelate with or advise residents/staff Ability to understand safety rules, warnings, and instructions in the use and maintenance of properties and equipmentAbility to log in data and draft data summaries and correspondenceAbility to complete reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammarAbility to record and deliver information; to explain complex procedures to others; follow and give verbal and written work ordersAbility to answer inquiries from residents/staffAbility to converse with officials, service providers, disgruntled residents, and the general public Mathematical: Ability to deal with a system of real numbersAbility to compile, compute, and present mathematical informationAbility to compute fractions, ratios, proportions, and percentagesAdministrative Detail:Ability to complete forms (work orders) in a timely fashion, record and locate data accuratelyAbility to pay close attention to detail and accurately distinguish dataManualMotor Coordination:Ability to accurately reach, feel, or handle equipment used in daily routineFinger DexterityAbility to pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers.Manual Dexterity:Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands.VisualNear Vision:Clarity of vision at 20 inches or lessMid-range Vision:Clarity of vision at distances of more than 20 inches and less than 20 feet Far-range Vision:Clarity of vision at a distance of more than 20 feetDisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. xaygatp The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position. Reasonable accommodations, as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act will be granted wherever possible