Boiler Plant Operator
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Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for career growth

This position carries out physical plant operations, preventative maintenance, on call services, on seven day a week shift cycle, to ensure that patient comfort and safety are maintained.

Location: 800 Washington Street, Boston (Nutrition Center Building)

Hours: Full time - 40 hours, 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts required

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Second class fireman license or higher.

3. Four (4) years of technical experience with electromechanical equipment and systems.

4. Three (3) years of experience in the operations maintenance and repair of equipment and systems similar to those used in facilities.

5. Previous supervisory experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Reads, records, and inspects heating, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC systems including high pressure steam boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, motors, electric and pneumatic controls, water storage tanks, dumps, drains, etc. on a regular basis.

2. Performs preventative maintenance as assigned on the following systems and equipment, such as high pressure steam boilers, air conditioning systems, large and small, tonnage package units, ice machines, compressors, pumps, motors, fans, air units, emergency lights, generators, etc.

3. Responds to all emergency calls such as loss of power, steam, water, heat, ice and snow, etc. by operating all appropriate emergency equipment in case equipment changes are required such as emergency generators, electric power transfer switches, high pressure steam boilers, water systems, etc.

4. Diagnoses and rectifies problems within physical plant such as loss of heat, loss of hot water, power outage, loud noises, hot bearing, units overheating, broken belts, jammed controls, etc.

5. Notifies appropriate authorized personnel of impending problems, or major equipment or system failures which need specialized repair.

6. Starts, stops and operates all equipment according to established procedures and criteria.

7. Supervises and directs the work of one or more assigned Boiler Plant Operator; performs training as required.

8. Enters operating data in appropriate logs and logbooks. Prepares deficiency lists and reports as needed.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at ...@tuftsmedicine.org.