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Boiler Operator / Mechanical Maintenance Technician

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., Little Rock, AR, United States


Job Title:
Boiler Operator / Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location:
Little Rock, AR 72204

Duration:
12+ Months

Shift:
Shift A: 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
Shift B: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm Monday - Friday

Pay Rate:
- $30/hr

Job Description:

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe operation of multiple high‑pressure steam boilers, chillers, and related equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings.

This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Turns on pre‑heat blowers to prepare high pressure boilers and opens valves to provide power and regulate for operations.

Inspects pipes, plumbing, and steam lines. Checks temperature, pressure gauges and water levels to insure proper operating conditions for boilers, cooling towers, fan coils, heaters, pumps and feed water tanks.

Makes regular inspections of boilers, chillers, and other building systems, and records water levels, boiler readings, and temperature gauge readings.

Checks all chilled water and hot water closed loop systems. Adjusts controls, as required, if readings indicate problems.

Monitors and logs readings of high‑pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment.

Operates and maintains equipment, such as air compressors, condensation pumps, blowers, steam air dryers, chillers, and related equipment.

Troubleshoots problems with high pressure boilers and related equipment. Checks all pumps, lines and fittings for safe and efficient operations.

Prepares boilers for maintenance inspections for boiler inspectors and secures buildings and equipment and performs security checks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills:

Knowledge of state electrical and fire protection code procedures. Knowledge of multiple boiler operation.

Knowledge of maintenance activities and various types of mechanical equipment.

Knowledge of safety precautions in a boiler operation.

Ability to maintain a regular maintenance schedule.

Ability to recognize malfunctions in boiler and other mechanical equipment.

Ability to make minor mechanical repairs.

Minimum Education And/or Experience:

Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write

Must be licensed as a high‑pressure Boiler Operator in the State of Arkansas.

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Essential Physical Requirement for Stationary Engineer:

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Must be able to negotiate distances (from building to building on campus) and the ability to go up and down stairs in multi‑story buildings.

Must be able to navigate in small spaces including manholes and tunnels to perform maintenance and/or make necessary repairs.

Must be able to hold, start, use, and operate tools and equipment used in the skilled trade for extended periods.

Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.

Must be able to load/unload tools and equipment (weights varying up to 75 lbs.).

Must be able to communicate to campus community and co‑workers.

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