BOILER OPERATOR 1 - 10072025- 71672

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time 10 / 07 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 10 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,017.00 - $6,039.00 Salary (Annually) $48,204.00 - $72,468.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Chattanooga, TN Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Experience equivalent to three years of full-time labor and trades experience including, at least, one year of experience in the operation of high pressure boilers.

Necessary Special Qualifications : An appropriate classed boiler operator's license may be required within a reasonable period after employment if local subdivisions demand same in the operation of boilers where so operated. A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Applicants for this class must :

• Have a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required in some positions.

Examination Method : Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled through skilled boiler operating work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Boiler Operations sub-series. An employee in this class operates high and low pressure boilers. An employee in this class works an assigned shift and may have lower level labor and trades personnel assigned as stationary firemen to assist with clean up and to learn boiler and related operations. This class differs from that of Boiler Operator 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is assigned as shift lead over Boiler Operators 1 and helpers. The most common pattern of work is for a Boiler Operator 1 to be alone on an assigned shift.

Responsibilities

Learns to evaluate the condition of the boilers, chillers, and generators to determine compliance with standards. Perform general and preventative maintenance on boilers and auxiliary equipment.

Learns to conduct chemical test to determine levels.

Learns to inspect the operations of the boilers, air compressions, chillers, and generators. Inspect the pressure and water levels / temperatures on boilers. Inspect water systems and associated piping. Inspect chemical feed rates to ensure compliance with recommendations from Chemical Representatives.

Learns to monitor the function of the boilers, air compressors, chillers, and generators. Monitor electrical systems, chemical feed rates, water systems, energy management systems, usage of fuel and water, and supplies to ensure compliance.

Learns to document pressure and water levels / temperatures on boilers, document chemical log, and the usage of fuel and water.

Receives information from boilers control systems and various systems on the boilers to determine operations. Receives information from various sources concerning day to day activities for the facility.

Walks through boiler rooms to record hourly readings and climbs ladders daily to learn how to set operations.

Learns to perform a wide variety of handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials using hands and arms as needed to complete daily tasks. Operates forklift to unload and place supplies needed for daily operation.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies :

Business Insight

Decision Quality

Communicates Effectively

Being Resilient

Instills Trust

Knowledge :

Clerical

Chemistry

Customer and Personal Service

Mechanical

Public Safety and Security

Skills :

Active Learning and Listening

Mathematics

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Repairing

Abilities :

Depth Perception

Reaction Time

Auditory Attention

Control Precision

Peripheral Vision

Tools & Equipment

Personal Computer

Telephone

Variety of Tools

Personal Protection Equipment

Chemical Test Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

A valid driver's license

For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations : driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.