About The Role

The Boiler Operator inspects, cleans, fires and adjusts boilers to maintain generation of a continuous supply of steam. Inspects, cleans, fires and adjusts boilers to maintain a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings, and supplying power to machinery and auxiliary equipment for laundry and sterilizing equipment. Tours boiler room to observe operating equipment, meters and gauges to ensure that operation is in accordance with specified instructions. Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunctions, notifies watch engineer when major repairs are needed. Re-orders proper amounts of fuel as required. Uses specified chemical tests and treating boiler water. Cleans insides of boilers, boiler tubes and boiler stacks to remove sludge and soot. Performs minor repairs to steam plant equipment. Controls valves for the flow of water, fuel, oil, etc. Responds as appropriate to Hospital emergencies.

This is a full time position located at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Details

Shift: Rotating

Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday
Saturday - 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday Monday - 11:00 pm to 7:00 am
Tuesday & Wednesday - 3:00pm -11:00 pm

Required Criteria

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of two years’ experience in the operation of steam boiler plant
Must be available for weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, emergencies and scheduled work/outages
Must adhere to and follow shift coverage procedures
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Preferred Criteria

FDNY G-29 Compressed Flammable Gases
FDNY C-99 Compressed Natural Gas
FDNY F-60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations
FDNY G-60 Torch Use of Flammable Gas

Preferred Criteria

Experience working in a healthcare facility

Required Criteria

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years experience in the operation of a steam boiler plant
Availability to work weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, emergencies and scheduled work outages

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$56.05-$67.25/Hourly

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