Steam Fireman 1 (Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm) - Grade 14, Step 6 General
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Fires and maintains the
operation of steam boilers and ventilating systems in a power plant;
assists in repairs to operating parts; maintains good housekeeping in
the power plant and other areas as required. Performs related work as
required. Operates and maintains HVAC systems. Detailed Statement of
Duties and Responsibilities: Operates high pressure and low pressure
boilers and steam absorption units under direction of the plant
engineer. Builds and keeps fires at a proper heat intensity. Operates
and maintains feed and vacuum pumps and other boiler room apparatus.
Scrapes out tubes and boiler plates. Assists in making repairs to boiler
and boiler room equipment or ventilating systems. Maintains and operates
HVAC equipment and systems. Maintains proper appearance of equipment by
polishing brass and painting pipes, fixtures and woodwork. Takes and
records meter readings of pressure, water level, and oil levels. Keeps
power plant clean and in good order by sweeping, washing and polishing.
May supervise helpers and/or assistants engaged in related tasks.
Observes flow meters, charts, etc., to determine steam production, fuel
usage. Determines whether to build or lower fires, use pressure reducing
valves, start or stop pumps, etc. Collects and tests boiler water for
acidity, causticity, alkalinity. Adds appropriate chemicals as needed
for boiler water treatment. Does any other water testing as required.
Repairs, replaces and maintains a variety of heating and cooling
equipment such as valves, thermostats; do some repairs; and responsible
for heating and cooling trouble calls as directed by the supervisor. May
be required to make physical rounds of campus buildings to record
repairs; adjust valves, steam controllers, condensate pumps throughout
campus. Replaces filters in air handling equipment as required. Keeps
all equipment under Firemen\'s supervision well lubricated and changes
oil in compressors as schedule requires. Perform related work as
required. Requirements: Qualifications Required at Hire: At least one
(1) year of proven experience as a steam fireman in a high pressure
boiler plant. Must have a valid Second Class Fireman\'s License. Must
have a valid Motor Vehicle Operator\'s License. Working knowledge of
methods, tools and practices relating to the operation of steam boilers
in a power plant. Working knowledge of the operation of a ventilating
system. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to read and
record data, perform boiler water testing, and maintain an operating
log. Ability to operate steam boilers. Ability to operate and maintain a
ventilating system. Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check
conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI check), a SORI and
a background check satisfactory to the university. Qualifications
Acquired on Job: Knowledge of Massachusetts laws, regulations, codes
relative to personnel, construction, purchasing, contracting, etc.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: At least one (1) year of proven
experience as a steam fireman in a high-pressure boiler plant. License
and/or Certification Requirements: Second Class Fireman\'s License
Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator\'s License Additional Information:
This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt position. The position is
governed by the AFSCME/1067, Council 93 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The agreement outlines the grade and step compensation model with an
annual salary of \$56,093.18 which is non-negotiable in adherence with
the CBA. hours are Sunday through Thursday from 3pm-11pm. Applicant
review will begin immediately but the position remains open until
filled.