Boiler Technician
Job Description
Summary
Leverage your mechanical and technical expertise to maintain and service the largest rental mobile boiler fleet in the NYC/Long Island area. This position allows you to closely work with an experienced, factory-trained service technician to gain proficiency in mobile boiler repair, installation, and maintenance while you ensure all systems operate safely and reliably to meet customer expectations. In this role, you will work and train with a team of experienced Technicians to assist with installations and repairs of boilers, while helping maintain a clean, organized, and professional shop during the down hours. Overtime Hours are available and encouraged.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the mechanic team with installing and/or replacing boiler safety systems and components.
- Assist the fabrication team with repairing leaking boiler tubes by organizing and preparing materials.
- Assist with cleaning and repairing pressure vessels on heating and water systems.
- Assist with preventive maintenance on boiler systems and pressure vessels.
- Conform to safety standards as prescribed.
- Keep the shop clean and organized during downtime, including stowing incoming materials so floor space stays clear of obstacles.
- Clean, wash, and paint trailers returning to the shop when instructed.
- Stay productively engaged with work tasks; ask when unsure what to work on next.
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons during work hours, outside of emergency situations.
- Wear appropriate PPE for the given task without needing to be reminded.
- Perform other tasks related to the position, as assigned.
Competencies
- Experience working on mechanical systems.
- Basic knowledge of common tools and hardware.
- Willingness to work with hands and get dirty.
- Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
- Ability to learn and apply operating procedures.
- Ability to troubleshoot systems.
- Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.
- Reliable attendance and a strong, dependable work ethic.
- Effective communication and teamwork with the mechanic and fabrication crews.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift more with assistance or equipment.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing (ladders and stairs).
- Prolonged standing and walking on shop and job site surfaces, including uneven or outdoor terrain.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and occasionally in confined spaces.
- Manual dexterity to safely use hand and power tools.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Prior mechanical, trade, or hands-on repair experience is a plus, but not required — this is an entry-level position.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Willingness to travel to job sites as needed.
Since 1969, Mobile Steam Boiler Rental Corp has been dedicated to helping our customers to reduce the impact of boiler downtime for their tenants or industrial applications. We are a trusted vendor to many Fortune 500 companies, federal, state and local government agencies, dry docks, hospital networks, utilities, school systems, special events companies, universities and leading real estate management firms.
Let our knowledge, earned by providing over ten million hours of steam and hot water service to our diverse customer base of thousands work for you in providing you a full career. We are part of the 2Hudson and Miller Proctor Nickolas, Inc. family of businesses focusing on heating in the greater NYC Metro area. Joining MSBRC is more than a finding a job, it's becoming part of the ownership family.
