Job Title:                    Boiler Tech

Job Title Code:           02006         

Salary Grade:              

Department:              MOSE

Reports To:                 

FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt

Date Prepared:                      

PURPOSE OF JOB:  To effectively maintain, repair and renovate all facilities owned by KCPS to enhance the instructional environment for Professional Staff and Students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs annual maintenance and repair of all KCPS boilers.      
• Inspection, maintenance and repair of boiler safety devices.      
• Oversees and verifies all work performed on boilers by contractors.     
• Maintains all KCPS boilers in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.    
• Supports annual boiler inspections, insurance and safety.      
• Participates in all training for KCPS staff related to boiler operation and safety.    
• Instructs workers in the proper use and care of boilers and associated mechanical gear.  
• Will respond to emergency calls.        
• Must be able to work varied shifts.        
• Work assignments may require working on ladders, scaffolding and lifts.    
• Work assignments may be in any KCPS facility.       
• Performs other duties as assigned.       

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  No

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Have a high School diploma or G.E.D.      
• Possess and maintain a working knowledge of the Kansas City, Missouri and Missouri Building Codes.
• Capable of reading blueprints.       
• Capable of working from design sketches     
• Capable of understanding and following written procedures and instructions.  
• Capable of understanding and following verbal procedures and instructions.  
• Possess knowledge of safe workplace practices.     
• Capable of understanding complex multiple step written and oral instructions.  
• Capable to advise and train lesser skilled staff.     
• Capable of problem solving.       
• Capable of identifying problems and developing appropriate action plans for resolution of the problem.
• Capable of preforming Preventative Maintenance tasks as assigned.   
• Possess and Maintains  a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record. 
• Capable of providing personal transportation between job sites as needed.  
• Capable of transporting and securing tools as assigned.    
• Capable of carrying tools and materials common to the trade.    
• Able to lift 70 pounds       
• Must respond to work emergency calls when needed.      
• Capable of working from ladders, scaffolding and lifts.    
• Capable of working inside and outside in various weather conditions.   

JOB SPECIFIC:

Capable of determining the appropriate materials to be used on specific projects / repairs.    

Possess a Kansas City Missouri License for Boiler Operation.       

Ability to perform assigned tasks alone.         

Ability to work with others.          

Capable of repairing a water softener.         

Capable of conducting chemical tests and adjust chemicals to maintain correct water chemical levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds.  Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 12 months 

Benefits:  Retirement Programs, Health, Dental and Life Insurance are provided.