Lead Boiler Plant Operator at Tufts Medical Center

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us?

Job Overview

This position carries out physical plant operations, preventative maintenance, on call services, on seven day a week shift cycle, to ensure that patient comfort and safety are maintained. 

Location: 800 Washington Street - Boston, MA (Nutrition Center Building)

Hours: 40 hours - full time, day shift - Must be available for on-call shifts as needed/Must be available for emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent. 

2. Third class engineer license or higher required.

3. Four (4) years of technical experience with electromechanical equipment and systems. 

4. Three (3) years of experience in the operations maintenance and repair of equipment and systems similar to those used in facilities. 

5. Previous supervisory experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1.  Reads, records, and inspects heating, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC systems including high pressure steam boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, motors, electric and pneumatic controls, water storage tanks, dumps, drains, etc. on a regular basis. 

2. Performs preventative maintenance as assigned on the following systems and equipment, such as high pressure steam boilers, air conditioning systems, large and small, tonnage package units, ice machines, compressors, pumps, motors, fans, air units, emergency lights, generators, etc. 

3. Responds to all emergency calls such as loss of power, steam, water, heat, ice and snow, etc. by operating all appropriate emergency equipment in case equipment changes are required such as emergency generators, electric power transfer switches, high pressure steam boilers, water systems, etc. 

4. Diagnoses and rectifies problems within physical plant such as loss of heat, loss of hot water, power outage, loud noises, hot bearing, units overheating, broken belts, jammed controls, etc. 

5. Notifies appropriate authorized personnel of impending problems, or major equipment or system failures which need specialized repair.  

6. Starts, stops and operates all equipment according to established procedures and criteria. 

7. Supervises and directs the work of one or more assigned Boiler Plant Operator; performs training as required. 

8. Performs preventive maintenance tasks and repairs as assigned. 

9. Enters operating data in appropriate logs and logbooks. Prepares deficiency lists and reports as needed. 

10. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment 

11. Completes all training requirements and courses established and/or provided by the department.