Senior Boiler Technician
FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $32.00 - $55.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Chelsea Rodemack | crodemack@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 6/18/2026
Key Responsibilities
Are you looking for full-time year-round employment and want to enjoy 12 paid holidays each year? If so, the Utah Department of Corrections is looking for a Senior Boiler Technician to work in their Salt Lake City, Utah, Correctional Facility.
The Senior Boiler Technician will perform the following:
- Provide training and supervision of inmates in Boiler Operations at a prison facility.
- Ensure inmates are helped to become team-oriented with the goal to enable them to succeed outside of the prison environment.
- Enforce security regulations and perform inmate supervision.
Successful candidates will possess:
- Experience with Industrial Boilers: Operating and maintaining high-pressure steam and hot water boilers, combustion systems, and high-pressure vessels.
- System Maintenance: Expertise in installing and maintaining steam, condensate, and hydronic heating piping, as well as steam traps and pressure regulators.
- Mechanical Proficiency: Skilled in inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing boiler systems, including pump and motor maintenance.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes and Local/State Boiler Codes.
Position may be filled as an Boiler Technician (Starting salary $25.00 - $43.00) or a Associate Boiler Technician (Starting salary $20.00 - 34.00), upon the review of the qualifications of the applicant.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
- Boiler Operations: Operates and maintains high/low pressure steam, electric, and other boiler types.
- Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoots problems, performs preventative maintenance on machinery, and preference will be given for candidates who can evacuates/recharges air conditioning systems working knowledge.
- Instruction: Teaches inmates principles and techniques of the trade, including adherence to industry and safety standards.
- Electrical/Controls: Performs basic diagnostics on electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, and control panels.
- Security: Prepares inmate incident and disciplinary reports and manages inmate movement
Qualifications:
- Experience: 2-5+ years of experience in industrial boiler operation, maintenance, or repair.
- Certifications: Preference for OSHA Safety Certification, NFPA credentials, and EPA 608 Certification.
- Safety Standards: Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures, confined space entry, and hazardous energy control.
- Communication: Ability to speak clearly, listen effectively, and read/interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
Supplemental Information:
- Physical Demands: Requires strenuous physical exertion, including frequent climbing of ladders, lifting objects over 50 pounds, and crouching or crawling in restricted areas.
- Background Check: Selected applicants must undergo a full background investigation, which may include a polygraph.
- Driver License: Subject to Driver Eligibility standards
- Environmental Risks: Exposure to heat, steam, noise, chemicals, and extreme outdoor weather.
About the Role
Location –
1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
Why You Should Join Our Team
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