Steam Fireman

Overview

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university has more than 30 undergraduate programs, 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full- and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

General Statement of

Duties and Responsibilities:

Fires and maintains the operation of steam boilers and ventilating systems in a power plant; assists in repairs to operating parts; maintains good housekeeping in the power plant and other areas as required. Performs related work as required. Operates and maintains HVAC systems.

Detailed Statement of

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates high pressure and low pressure boilers and steam absorption units under direction of the plant engineer.
• Builds and keeps fires at a proper heat intensity.
• Operates and maintains feed and vacuum pumps and other boiler room apparatus.
• Scrapes out tubes and boiler plates.
• Assists in making repairs to boiler and boiler room equipment or ventilating systems.
• Maintains and operates HVAC equipment and systems.
• Maintains proper appearance of equipment by polishing brass and painting pipes, fixtures and woodwork.
• Takes and records meter readings of pressure, water level, and oil levels.
• Keeps power plant clean and in good order by sweeping, washing and polishing.
• May supervise helpers and/or assistants engaged in related tasks.
• Observes flow meters, charts, etc., to determine steam production, fuel usage. Determines whether to build or lower fires, use pressure reducing valves, start or stop pumps, etc.
• Collects and tests boiler water for acidity, causticity, alkalinity. Adds appropriate chemicals as needed for boiler water treatment. Does any other water testing as required.
• Repairs, replaces and maintains a variety of heating and cooling equipment such as valves, thermostats; do some repairs; and responsible for heating and cooling trouble calls as directed by the supervisor.
• May be required to make physical rounds of campus buildings to record repairs; adjust valves, steam controllers, condensate pumps throughout campus.
• Replaces filters in air handling equipment as required.
• Keeps all equipment under Firemen's supervision well lubricated and changes oil in compressors as schedule requires.
• Perform related work as required.

• At least one (1) year of proven experience as a steam fireman in a high pressure boiler plant.
• Must have a valid Second Class Fireman's License.
• Must have a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Working knowledge of methods, tools and practices relating to the operation of steam boilers in a power plant.
• Working knowledge of the operation of a ventilating system.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read and record data, perform boiler water testing, and maintain an operating log.
• Ability to operate steam boilers.
• Ability to operate and maintain a ventilating system.

Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check conducted by the Criminal History Systems Board/Sexual Offenders Registry Information (CORI/SORI check); background check satisfactory to the university. This position also requires a pre-employment physical.

This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt position. The position is governed by the AFSCME/1067, Council 93 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The agreement outlines the grade and step compensation model with an annual salary of $60,110.18 which is non-negotiable in adherence with the CBA. This position is a salary grade 14, step 06. Hours are Thursday through Monday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Final date to receive applications is 2/4/26.

• Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Accrued vacation and sick days.
• Personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Tution remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional references.

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