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Boiler Operator 2

The University of Akron
Physical Facilities Operations Center (PFOC), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Oct 2025
💰 $49,700/yr($47,820/yr$49,700/yr)

About the role

Job Summary: 

Under general supervision lead skilled and unskilled workers in operating and maintaining the power generating and heating plants.

Capable of and responsible for handling all job duties related to Boiler Operator 1 position.

 

Essential Functions: 

30-50% Perform all essential functions of a Boiler Operator 1. Plan, lead, assign, schedule and assist with performing work and solving technical problems. Coordinate maintenance work with other trades. Inspect quality of work.

25-40% Perform periodic inspections of power generating and heating plants. Repair and adjust equipment. Start, stop and adjust over-generating equipment as needed. 

10-30% Maintain powerhouse logs by recording gauge readings, fuel consumed, and power generated. Estimate costs, order materials, and maintain records and inventory. Maintain office records, time sheets and work orders.

0-10% Complete work, time and material usage reports. Receive and route emergency/routine maintenance calls during off shifts.

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Supervisor.

Additional Position Information:

Education: 

Requires high school diploma or GED. 

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: 

Valid Ohio Driver’s License. Have either a valid Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer License (Third Class or higher.), which is preferred, or a NIULPE (National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers) license with additional experience as shown below. 

Experience: 

Requires a minimum of 4 years’ experience in operating and the operation of powerhouse equipment as a Third-Class Stationary Engineer or 6 years as a holder of a NIULPE license. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action to solve routine problems with multitude of variables required. Ability to operate and use standard powered and non-powered tools and equipment associated with the trade required. Ability to perform mathematics associated with trade applications (fractions, ratios, percentages) required. Ability to read, write and accurately follow oral, written and graphic instructions required. Ability to work alone required. Prior experience in directing the work of others preferred. HVAC experience preferred. 

Leadership: 

Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of contractors, students and/or temporary workers. 

Physical Requirements: 

Extremely strenuous, with frequent physical exertion such as the lifting of very heavy items (100 lbs.) alone or 100+ lbs. with assistance. Deep bending, crawling, climbing and/or working in difficult or cramped positions for extended periods. 

Working Conditions: 

Routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture/wetness, inclement weather, noise, air pollution and heights. May involve exposure to chemical substances, hazards and moving partsWork schedule is subject to change in accordance with University needs and/or the results of the shift line-up process. Overtime/Call-ins may be mandatory based on University need. 

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (resume, cover letter, and three professional references).<

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