Boiler Plant Operator

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

Job Overview

This position carries outphysicalplantoperations,preventativemaintenance,oncallservices, on seven day a week shift cycle, to ensure that patient comfort and safety aremaintained. 

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 classfireman license or higher. 

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

4. Three (3)years of experience in theoperations maintenance and repair of equipment and systemssimilar to thoseused in facilities. 

5.Previous supervisory experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned. 

1. Reads,records, and inspects heating, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC systems includinghighpressuresteam 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 ashighpressuresteam 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. byoperating allappropriate emergency equipment in case equipment changes arerequired such as emergency generators, electric power transfer switches,highpressuresteam boilers, water systems, etc. 

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

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

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

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

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

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

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