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Drew University is seeking a Seasonal Weekend Boiler Operator for day and night shifts in the Facilities Department. This is a part-time, seasonal weekend position that will operate from the start to the end of the heating season, approximately October 1st to May 1st. Employee will be responsible for the continuous, reliable and safe operation of all University building hot water and low-pressure steam boiler plants and associated heating systems. Primary duties will include monitoring boiler performance, conduct routine inspections, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. Additional duties may be assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain single and multiple fuel-fired water and/or fire tube boilers and associated auxiliary equipment at the central heating plant as well as all other building boiler plants.
• Adjusts fuel feeds and the volume and velocity of draft and other firebox variables to achieve maximum combustion efficiency with changing load demands or variations in fuel quality and regularly observes and notes readings on gauges, meters, detectors, recorders, boiler water level indicators, and computer generated and analog displays to detect danger signals in operations.
• Performs water testing and blowdowns as needed for all low-pressure steam boilers.
• Maintains documentation regarding EPA, DEP, state, and local codes for compliance.
• Completes campus boiler plant rounds in all required campus properties throughout the shift.
• Makes logbook entries and conducts maintenance.
• Check, record, and report fuel and water levels.
• Keeps boiler and machine rooms safe and clean.
• Inspects to ensure proper operation of and fills water softeners around campus.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in boiler operations.
• New Jersey Black Seal low-pressure boiler operator license.
• Valid US Driver’s License is required; able to drive an automobile, van, light truck, or utility vehicle.
• Familiar with building automation systems preferred.
• Able to communicate through computer email, telephone, two-way radio systems, and cell phone.
• Normal mobility to move around campus and campus buildings.
• Able to bend, stoop, twist, climb up and down ladders.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including up and down stairs.
• Strong English written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Subject to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Able to understand plans, design specifications, and manufacturer's instructions.
• Competency in using tools and operating equipment.

Skills:

• Knowledge of safe operating procedures, such as Lock Out / Tag Out.
• Ability to understand and apply professional industry standards for installation, repairs, and safety.
• Ability to operate power tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate computer-based equipment.
• Adaptability to work in a diverse environment, focusing on customer satisfaction under high-stress conditions, and organizing an effective response to day-to-day requirements and one-of-a-kind extreme situations.
• Knowledge of the operating practices of preventive maintenance.

How to Apply:

To apply, submit the following materials.

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• Graduate Transcript

Contact Information of 3 professional references

Application review will be on a rolling basis as applications are submitted; early applications are encouraged.

About Drew University:

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, Drew Theological School, and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Drew’s unique, immersive learning experiences include professionally mentored scientific research in RISE and DSSI, volunteer and community-based opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement, making industry connections in seven semesters in New York City, and exploring the world through eye-opening international study abroad trips.

Drew University’s two graduate schools, Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, confer 10 master’s and four doctoral degrees. Numerous certificate programs are also available. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual and global community, with many programs offered in hybrid or fully online modalities.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements, a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire. These positions are subject to a background check.