Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Description
Third Class Engineer
Hourly Rate, dependent on license:
Engineer 3rd Class: $45.19 Fireperson 2nd Class: $36.82
Job Description:
2nd Shift Split: Sunday-Tuesday, and Friday & Saturday, 3pm-11pm. Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer; perform a variety of boiler room duties, primarily those with regards to firing, regulating and monitoring of high pressure steam boilers and system, air compressors, and auxiliary equipment following standard practices and procedures. Knowledge of ASME Code Section VII, Chapter 146 of the General Laws 522 CMR 2.00 and understanding ASME Section 7. Work from charts, manuals, schedules, gauges, written and verbal orders and instructions. Use various hand tools such as wrenches, scrapers, brushes, painting equipment. Essential Functions Perform firing, regulating and other duties incidental to operate high pressure boilers; build up and regulate pressures for transmission to various parts of the plant, depending on schedule and demand. Monitor a variety of control devices such as high temperatures and high pressure gauges, limit switches, valve, etc.; test water levels; stop, start and regulate pumps, blowers and auxiliary equipment. Read and interpret an array of pressure and water gauges, fuel meters and other control devices. Test boiler water daily for solids, using standardized test procedures, and add chemical as required to maintain conditions. Prepare boilers for annual inspection. Lubricate pumps, compressors, motors and other equipment to maintain efficient operation. Perform general duty maintenance such as replacing gauge glasses, pressure gauges, and minor pipefitting. Assist in repair and maintenance duties both in and out of boiler room. Maintain required records, readings, counts, etc. Requisition needed materials and equipment and items. Detect and report unsafe and defective equipment and material as well as unusual situations to supervisor. Observe and obey all safety rules, practices and procedures. Wear and employ all safety equipment and devices. Maintain work area and equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Perform other similar or related duties as required or requested. Perform cooling tower water treatment testing on campus in accordance with contractor guidelines.
Requirements
Knowledge of the following required:
Combustion flame safety equipment. Operation and testing of boiler safety controls. Knowledge of ASME Code Section VII, Chapter 146 of the General Laws and 522 CMR, opacity restrictions and smoke density devices required by 310 CMR Understanding of lockout / tagout procedures, MSDS, confined space entry.
Requirements:
- Must have 2nd class Fireman’s License Required, 3rd Class Engineer’s License Preferred
- Minimum of 5 years recent full-time experience as a Watch Engineer is preferred
- High school diploma
- Must be able to read and understand plans, blueprints, and schematics related to boiler operation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to work from written or verbal instructions
- Skilled in the use of equipment and tools used in the trade
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license
- Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of the job
- Ability to climb ladders
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must keep boiler room clean by sweeping, mopping, and wiping down
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.