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St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Shift flexibility strongly preferred.

The Boiler Operator is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of boilers and all associated equipment in the Boiler Room. To ensure all services and support-systems originating in the Boiler Room are functioning properly to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors. Stands shift on a 24/7 schedule, operating and maintaining 3 stationary boilers, related equipment, and systems that supply steam and hot water to the Warren Hospital property. The Boiler Operator will operate, maintain, and repair boilers, related equipment and systems, and will maintain Boiler Room Log books as well as shift checklists. Responsible to observe, as well as promote, State mandated safety regulations at all times. Report equipment malfunctions in the shift log book as well as to the Chief Engineer.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have a working knowledge of the State of New Jersey Administrative CODE (NJAC) 12:90 boiler, pressure vessels, and refrigeration.
• Keep current on all New Jersey Administrative Code updates
• Working knowledge and adherence of the Warren Hospital Standard Steam Plant Policy and Procedure manual.
• Operates and monitors all boilers and support systems. Assures that boilers, support systems and related equipment are operating properly. Makes connections, adjustments and/or repairs as necessary.
• Evaluates problems that may be encountered to determine their seriousness and corrects or reports to Chief Engineer. Notifies appropriate manager of major breakdowns or malfunctions and assists in completing repairs.
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, repair, and safety activities including but not limited to test results, instrument readings, details of equipment malfunctions, preventive maintenance tasks, maintenance/repair work orders, complete shift check list.
• Test boiler water quality and/or arrange for testing. Take necessary corrective action such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits per the Chief Engineers direction.
• Trouble shoot problems, activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, adjust supplies of combustion air as well as the flow of fuel to the burners. Monitor boiler controls, safety switch valves, gauges, burners, alarms, to detect leaks or malfunctions to ensure that the boilers, related equipment and systems are operating efficiently and safely as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, perform scheduled work order repair, overhaul/replace valves, pumps, burners, controls, alarms, and coils (steam/hot water) as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Performs weekly Emergency Generator "No Load Test". Completes necessary documentation and immediately reports any problems to the Hospital electrician and/or Facilities Supervisor.
• Performs weekly Fire Pump run test and completes necessary documentation and immediately reports any problems to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Maintains domestic hot water chlorination systems. Reports problems to the Chief Engineer.
• Keeps Boiler Room areas and equipment clean and in an orderly safe manner at all times.
• Informs Chief Engineer when fuel oil, water treatment chemicals, water treatment testing chemicals, recording charts, logs and all other supplies are running low.
• Performs Fire and Disaster duties as required
• Follows safety regulations and reports any hazards, malfunctions and repairs as needed.
• Performs all other maintenance and repair tasks and other related duties as directed.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Individual must be able to meet established specific physical requirements of job. They include standing for up to eight (8) hours per day or walking for up to eight (8) hours per day. Sitting for extended periods, up to four (4) hours per day. Lifting loads of up to 80 lbs., pushing loads of up to 700 lbs. Bending, crouching, climbing vertical stairs up to 30 feet, reaching, twisting and manual dexterity to work with large and heavy tools. To be able to work in hot, cold, wet, dirty and loud atmospheres. Ability to work in confined spaces. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, hearing as it relates to normal hearing.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or equivalent required. Must possess a minimum of a high pressure Black Seal Fireman's license from the State of New Jersey.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two years experience in the safe operation of high-pressure boilers is preferred. Must have working knowledge and the ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment as it relates to the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers.

MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE:

$22.10 - $35.36

St Luke's University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS:

St. Lukes offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, life insurance, generous PTO, sick leave and professional development opportunities. Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you areencouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications andlicenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.