Job Abstract

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform diversified duties as assigned. Operate and maintain boilers. Observe various meters and gauges and take appropriate action for safe operation. Start, stop, and switch over boilers as appropriate. Clean and repair boilers, blow tubes and discharge sediment, regulate feed water and condensation pumps, lubricate pump equipment. Follow a preventative maintenance schedule. Perform work, such as repacking valves as needed, change piping, clean and painting in the boiler room as needed, lubricating boiler compressors, pumps, and related parts regularly. Clean the inside of the boiler walls as needed. Repair and/or replace broken or worn parts, e.g., valves, meters, levers, etc. Keep log on each boiler and cooling tower water samples. Assign proper chemical treatment to boiling and cooling waters. Reports major repair needs and unsafe conditions to supervisor. Keep the boiler room clean and orderly.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

1. High School Graduate or GED equivalent, required.

2. First Grade, City of Houston Boiler License is required.

3. Two years’ experience in the operation of automatic and manually controlled high pressure steam boilers and two years’ experience in the operation of automatic and manual air conditioning systems. Experience should include both centrifugal and hermetic chillers.

PREFERRED:

1. Texas-Stationary Engineer I Certification