Entry Level Low Pressure Boiler Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Under  direction,  operates  and  makes  minor  repairs  to stationary steam boilers or steam generators and auxiliary boiler equipment  serving: (1) a building of public assembly and  having the  safety valve set at fifteen pounds per square inch gauge  or less  and having 499 square feet of heating surface or (2) having safety  valves  set higher than fifteen pounds  per  square  inch gauge  and  rated  over six boiler horsepower but  not  over  500 boiler  horsepower or (3) having safety valves  set  higher  than fifteen  pounds per square inch gauge and rated over  500  boiler horsepower but not over 1,000 boiler horsepower on a shift  under the  general supervision of a properly licensed engineer  or  (4) having  safety valves set higher than 15 pounds per  square  inch gauge and rated over 1,000 boiler horsepower on a shift under the  immediate  direction of, and responsible to, a properly  licensed engineer in charge of the shift; does related work as required.

NOTE:  The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Fires stationary boilers used in generating power to supply steam to heating plants, turbines, and other steam powered equipment.
• Fuels boilers by regulating automatic stokers, hand firing, and regulating the flow of oil in oil burners.
• Manipulates valves to control the operation of feed pump governors and pressure control gauges.
• Sees that water is maintained in the boiler at the required level.
• Maintains the fires in the boilers at the proper thickness and regulates the draft to obtain the most efficient results.
• Does the work involved in the repair, maintenance, and installation of grate units, tubes, and caps, and in turbining boilers.
• Measures and records amount of fuel used.
• Washes boiler and pump rooms and does other work to maintain the areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Makes emergency repairs and does the work required to keep the machines and equipment in good operating condition.
• Makes simple tests of boiler water to determine the amount of hardness, acidity, and alkalinity and may operate boiler water conditioning apparatus and equipment.
• Obtains, stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Keeps essential records and files of the results of systematic readings of fuel consumption, pressure, draft conditions, temperature, and steam flow.
• May operate and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Sweeps and cleans furnace rooms, keeps flues clean, picks up trash adjacent to furnace rooms and places in containers, and keeps trash compounds clean at all times.
• Becomes familiar with the normal operations of blowers motors and regulators and reports promptly any that are not operating normally.
• Reports breakage of or damage to furnaces or heaters promptly.
• Notifies proper individuals if anyone in anyway interferes with the operation of the furnaces or heaters.
• Reports to the proper individual whenever the fuel supply is running low.
• Adjusts drafts, oils pumps, electric motors, and other boiler room equipment.
• When firing season terminates, sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors.
• Cleans walls and ceilings, dusts and polishes furniture, polishes metal work, and cleans woodwork, windows, and lavatories.
• Makes minor repairs, cuts and trims grass and shrubbery, and acts as watchman.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

• Applicants must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the varied types of machines and equipment used in a power plant and in a high-pressure heating plant, including the supplies, materials, and tools used in lubricating and cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of the problems, methods, and techniques used in repairing, maintaining, and installing grate units, tubes, and caps and in turbining boilers.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of firing stationary boilers and the varied types of stokers and their operation, including the several types of safety devices and measures.
• Knowledge of the proper levels for water in boilers to secure the maximum in safety and efficient operation.
• Knowledge of the problems, procedures, and methods used in maintaining the fires at the proper thickness and the regulation of the drafts so as to obtain the most efficient results.
• Knowledge of the methods, supplies, and materials used in washing and cleaning the boiler and pump rooms.
• Knowledge of the methods used in obtaining, storing, safeguarding, and properly using equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Knowledge of the maintenance of records and files showing the results of systematic readings of fuel consumption, pressure, draft conditions, temperature, and steam flow.
• Ability to analyze steam boiler equipment operation and maintenance problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to fire stationary boilers used in generating power to supply steam to turbines and other equipment powered by steam.
• Ability to fuel boilers by the regulation of automatic stokers, by hand firing, and by regulating the flow of oil in oil burners.
• Ability to control the operations of feed pump governors and pressure control gauges.
• Ability to maintain the water in the boilers at the needed levels and to regulate the draft to obtain the required results.
• Ability to inspect and check safety devices and units and to keep the machinery and equipment properly cleaned and lubricated.
• Ability to repair, maintain, and install tubes, caps, and grate units and in turbining boilers.
• Ability to take and record on log sheets readings from instruments.
• Ability to maintain the boiler and pump areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and files showing the results of systematic readings of fuel consumption, pressure, draft conditions, temperature, and steam flow.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Title Eligibility: 

This is a Provisional, Open-Competitive appointment.

As a provisional appointee, you must file for and take a state open competitive examination for your title.  Examinations are announced by title by the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC).  You need to check the state web page at www.nj.gov/csc under Job Announcements and Testing Information> Job Announcements for the Public or call (609) 292-4144 for announcements.  It is your responsibility to check for and apply for the test announcement for your title.  Therefore, please check the announcements.

An examination situation will occur, which will result in a list of eligibles being generated.  Eligibles on the list are usually listed in order of their scores.  After the list has been promulgated, the eligibles on the list will be notified by NJCSC that there is a provisional position available.  Candidates will have five (5) days to notify my office if they are interested in the position.  NJCSC regulations stipulate that a permanent selection must be made with limited exceptions from the top three (3) interested candidates.  Therefore, you will have to be among the top three candidates in order to be offered a regular appointment in the position.

Salary & Benefits:

• In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is IFPTE: Range 12, Step 4 ($49,755.70).
• For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). 

Notes:

• Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
• Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.
• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered. 
• Only those internal candidates who possess both the title and experience requirements will receive interviews. 
• For promotions, this would be a provisional opportunity pending exam.