Heating Plant Fireman & Engineer/Per-Diem

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Northampton
30 Locust Street (Show on map)
May 28, 2025
The Stationary Fireperson 2nd Class is responsible for firing boilers and controlling the generation of a continuous supply of steam for heating and power as required throughout Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The Stationary Fireperson 2nd Class also maintains the Hospital's central chilling plant to assure cooling as needed. This position reports to the Lead Stationary Engineer and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. High school diploma or equivalent (including vocational school diploma) required Licensure as a Fireman 2ndClass in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required MA Hoisting License required Three (3) to five (5) years' experience firing steam boilers required Demonstrated basic computer skills required ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Fire, control and tend high pressure steam boilers, burning natural gas, oil and wood chips assuring a continuous supply of steam for heating hospital buildings, power to machinery and auxiliary equipment, laundry, and sterilizing operations. Conduct required tests to determine water conditions, stack temperature, control water levels in boilers or chilling towers, and assure proper distribution of heat, power, or cooling as required. Operate front-end loader to move wood chips as needed. Rake fire-box grate and dump ash in sluice pit for quenching.Remove cooled ash from pit for ultimate disposal. Clean and lubricate equipment, assist in repairs and perform preventive maintenance as directed. Follow standard safety procedures and regulations reporting unusual conditions to the Supervisor, Plant Operations.Maintain a clean and neat working area. Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards. Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise. Meet annual competency and retraining requirements. Attend meetings as required. Perform other functions/duties as requested. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.