Steam Fireman

• Under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer, perform all duties required to maintain and operate the College's boilers, district steam systems and associated equipment.

• Operate all boilers, systems and associated equipment, including changing burners, taking on fuel deliveries, switching fuel oil tanks, cleaning strainers and performing water treatment testing as directed.

• Stand watch on assigned shift during the heating season and day shifts during summer break.

• Take and record data such as temperature, pressure and level.

• Determine if data is within operating range and take appropriate actions as necessary

• Maintain all boilers, pumps, valves and other equipment in all condensate, feedwater, steam, fuel oil, natural gas and related systems.

• Ensure that all areas and equipment are kept clean and fully functional.

• Respond to emergencies, power failures or other plant upsets in a safe and efficient manner.

• Exercise sound judgment when using equipment and chemicals, must follow and use approved safety standards and precautions.

• Operate college vehicles in a safe and reasonable manner.

• Perform related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Massachusetts Second Class Fireman's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Massachusetts First Class Fireman's License

Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.

Physical Demands
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time, ability to climb and work off ladders, ability to lift more than 50 lbs. Ability to enter confined spaces.
see addendum to job description

ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.