Boiler Tender

FORTIS Industries is interviewing for a Boiler Tender for our Southern CA contracts. We are looking for candidates with ambition, a strong desire to learn new skills and ability and willingness to work with minimum supervision.

Duties for this position will include but may not be limited to the following.

- Tends to one or more boilers to produce steam or high-temperature water for use in an establishment.
- Fires Boiler(s).
- Observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation.
- Adjusts controls to insure safe and efficient boiler operation and to meet demands for steam or high temperature water.
- Maintains a log in which various aspects of boiler operation are recorded.
- Cleans, oils, makes minor repairs or assist in repair to boiler room equipment.
- Treats boiler water with chemicals and analyze boiler water for such things as acidity, causticity, and alkalinity, following prescribed methods.

Knowledge/Skills/Education:

- Must have graduated from an accredited school with a degree in mechanical engineering plus 2 years of experience in design, construction, operation, or inspection of boilers and pressure vessels. OR graduated from an accredited school with a degree in a branch of engineering other than mechanical engineering plus 3 years of experience in design, construction, operation, or inspection of boilers and pressure vessels; OR have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent plus 5 years of experience in one of the following categories:
- Boiler pressure vessel construction, operation maintenance, or repair.
- Inspection of boilers and pressure vessels

Licenses & Certifications:

- Must possess a valid, active state driver’s license.
- Must pass drug screening and background checks.
- Employees may be required to perform indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions. Employees may be required to work where they may be regularly exposed to fumes, dust, and odors.
- Some high noise levels from operations of equipment.
- Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks related to the maintenance.
- May have to work after normal work hours for on-call assignments.

Pay Information:

Full time/hourly non-exempt position

$38.26 per hour plus health and welfare

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Other available benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life, short and long term disability insurance

Critical illness and accident insurance

Flex spending account

401(k) plan

FORTIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

FORTIS is an E-Verify employer.

Applicants must receive favorable background and drug screen results and meet eligibility requirements for access to government computer systems and or facilities.

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