SUMMARY
Operates, maintains and repairs the stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment including HVAC equipment throughout the campus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Assigns work to the Operating Engineer II and III.
- Orders parts
- Meets with Inspectors
- Responsible for the operations, maintenance and repair of boilers, turbines, motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, valves and other auxiliary equipment.
- Operates the Power Plant at maximum efficiency at all times, resulting in minimum energy consumption.
- Periodically makes comprehensive test, takes readings of fuel consumption pressure, draft conditions, temperatures, steam flow and other recordings.
- Add chemicals to treat steam, water, fuel in accordance with requirements prescribed.
- Ensures compliance with all regulations.
- Keeps work area clean and neat.
- Makes continual inspection of equipment and systems in area of responsibility and reports conditions to the Supervisor of facilities.
- Must be available for all Power Plant Emergencies.
- Completes all paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains the logs, records and files of the Power Planet. Gives details exchange of information to relieving operator. Continually inspects equipment, uses knowledge of Plant layout and learns alternate ways of maintaining continuous operation. Analyzes problems, both causes and effects and takes corrective action as needed.
- Performs other Physical Plant/Power Plant related duties as assigned.
- Trains perspective boiler operators.
- Covers other shifts as needed.
- Must follow lock out tag out procedures.
- Must wear company issued uniform.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of (5) years of experience, maintenance and repair of stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment of a Power Plant. Must possess a New Jersey Black Seal License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires the individual to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, to reach with hands and arms, to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to talk or hear and taste or smell over 2/3 of the time; to climb or balance up 2/3 of the time and less than 1/3 of the time to sit. The position requires lifting more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time but up to 25 pounds 2/3 of the time and up to 100 pounds 1/3 of the time. There are no special vision requirements because all apply. The individual must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Specific duties that require these physical demands:
Standing, walking, reaching, with hands and arms, using hands to handle, feel in order to isolate, open and close values; to lift ladders, climb and balance on stationary and mobile ladders; to hear audible alarms and communicate via various media (telephone, walkie-talkie, radio, annunciator panels.) The job requires moving a 55-gallon drum or picking up a ladder.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The position requires that the individual work in wet or humid conditions (Non-weather), in high precarious places and under extreme heat (non-weather) up to 2/3 of the time. The individual will work near moving mechanical parts, be subjected to fumes or airborne particles, deal with toxic or caustic chemicals, risk electrical shock, or vibrations over 2/3 of the time. Work is done under outdoor weather conditions or extreme cold (non-weather) less than 2/3 of the time. There is little or no risk of radiation. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment which is provided under 1/3 of the time. Loud noise to very loud noise is typical of this environment over 2/3 of the time. An annual physical exam and hearing test are provided for this position.
Specific duties that occur under these environmental conditions:
This position requires the individual to perform tasks under wet or humid conditions and in extreme heat when working on boilers or pumps in all areas where they may also be fumes or smoke. The worker encounters caustic or toxic chemicals when working on chemical treating equipment (water chemistry). Stacking climbing requires balance and work in high precarious places. Work on high or low voltage electrical systems presents electrical risks. Exposure to vibrations may occur when working on or around moving mechanical equipment. The worker is trained in the use of Personal Protective Equipment that is made available as needed; neoprene, insulated, waterproof, electrical and other types of gloves, neoprene aprons, full face masks and goggles for eye protection, hearing protection, hard hates, coveralls, etc.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Minimum hourly rate is $32.15/hour, Probationary Rate. Depending on experience, candidate may be hired at a higher rate.
BENEFIT INFORMATION:
For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).
Information about the institution:
A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 23,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the Glassboro, New Jersey west campus, 22 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine will admit its first class of DVM students in the fall of 2025. Facilities will include an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, and a research facility.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.
As a state public University, Rowan employees are eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
NOTES:
- Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
