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Steam Fireman

Apply now Job no: 526050
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Facilities Operations&Services
Salary: M&T Grade 15 Bi-Weekly Step 1 - Step 14
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General Summary of Position:

Incumbents of positions in this series operate boilers and related equipment; read meters and gauges at specified intervals; open and close valves and adjust controls; check/monitor operating systems to detect faulty operating equipment.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Operate boilers and related equipment clean, maintain and/or lubricate power plant and related auxiliary equipment
  • Record data and maintain logs on such matters as temperatures, fuel consumption, steam usage including State mandated operators log books. Performs minor repairs and/or adjust power plant and related auxiliary equipment using hand tools in order to ensure proper and safe operation.
  • Performs related duties such as maintaining cleanliness and appearance of work areas

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Valid Massachusetts 2nd Class Steam Fireman (for Steam Fireman I)  or 1st Class Steam Fireman license (for Steam Fireman II) pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal (MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union) candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is an MTA - Maintenance & Trades Bargaining Union position, Grade 15, Step 1 - Step 14.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.              

Please include a resume with your application.  Names and contact information for three professional references will be requested at the time of application. Submission of a cover letter is optional.  

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