Boiler Tender

Subsidiary: KIRA Training Services

Job Title: Boiler Tender

Work Location: USAFA - Colorado Springs, CO

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA (Union)

Clearance Level: Public Trust

Travel Requirement: Up to 5%

Pay Rate: $35.97 per hour

Health and Welfare: $8.21 - $11.15/hr up to 40 hours per week to be used towards health insurance premiums

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description-it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one.

For over 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries has delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, we are united by a shared mission: to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow - One Mission, One Team - With a Commitment to Serve

Scope of Work:

Tends one or more boilers to produce high-temperature water for buildings or processes. Fires boiler, observes and interprets readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation. Adjusts controls to ensure safe and efficient boiler operation to meet demands for high-temperature water. May also do one or more of the following: Maintain a log in which various aspects of boiler operation are recorded; clean, oil, make minor repairs or assist in repairs to boiler room equipment; following prescribed methods, treat boiler water with chemicals and analyze boiler water for such things as acidity, causticity, and alkalinity.

Responsibilities:

• Install and maintain low- and high-pressure pipelines and equipment utilized in distribution of high temperature hot water.
• Maintain and repair hot water boilers and steam boilers.
• Maintain and repair heating units, pumps, hot water tanks, pipe fabrications, etc., as specified by written or verbal instructions, sketches and/or blueprints.
• Install low and high pressure assembles and bolt heating unit into place. Perform maintenance of hot water boilers.
• Replace damaged and/or worn-out components as required by using hand tools or power tools and equipment.
• Observe boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and make repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings.
• Modify and maintain pipe systems and related machines and equipment required for the safe and efficient distribution of hot water by cutting, welding, threading, and uniting pipe.
• Operate a centrally-controlled, computerized (EMCS) Energy Management Control System utilizing Siemens software.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and adjust HVAC parameters to support HVAC craftsmen in adjusting HVAC systems during working and non-working hours.
• Provide information to Maintenance Workers - HVAC/Electrical, Mechanics, and Technicians utilizing alarm log and cold/hot calls from Production Control.
• Coordinates maintenance activities by ensuring that proper supervisors, skilled tradesmen and/or technicians are contacted regarding maintenance needs.
• After power failures occur, incumbent monitors and assures that equipment is restarted to preclude excessive demand on HVAC systems failures causing downtime and related maintenance time denoting changes in building temperature.
• Respond to after-hour service calls as the Service Call Dispatcher for the Air Force Academy utilities and various base-wide facilities such as roads, water, gas, electrical power outages, Fire Department and the Security Forces Department. Service Dispatcher determines whether a service call meets the Emergency criteria and directs the activities of the On-Call craftsmen to perform the appropriate function.
• Maintains a detailed Service Call Incident Log for all issues to Production Control to enter into the work order system.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience with hands-on operation and control of high-pressure boiler vessels, high temperature water systems and associated delivery systems, heat plant operations to include monitoring, repair and preventive maintenance of associated systems and preventive maintenance operations. High school diploma or equivalent education or job training.
• Formal training in boiler operations preferred but not mandatory. Basic understanding of computers, Energy Management Systems and methods of operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the proper operation of HVAC equipment.
• Attends all conferences, workshops and seminars as deemed necessary by the supervisor or the position. Completes all safety, anti-terrorism, fire extinguisher, asbestos awareness, and any other local, state, federal, installation required, and any other training deemed necessary by the supervisor or position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 60 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching for long periods of time.

• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around various hazards with appropriate PPE.

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Benefits:

We offer a flexible benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, TRICARE Supplemental, critical illness coverage, employee discounts, wellness seminars, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, optional long-term disability, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and identity theft protection to support your health and financial well-being. For represented positions, the benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you have a disability or medical condition and need reasonable accommodation, please inform the designated recruiter during the hiring process.