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Boiler Operator
Fulltime day shift position – Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am – 7:00pm (12hrs), Monday & Tuesday: 6:30am – 3:00pm with snow removal on call. rotation as needed
AFSCME union
Posted: 2/6/25
Reposted: 2/28/25
Responsibilities:
- Maintains good relations with other members of the crew, other crews, and all other departments so that work is performed in a harmonious manner.
- Complies with established occupational exposure policies.
- All processes needed to operate and maintain chillers including but not limited to cooling towers, pumps, water chemistry, and building automation system.
- Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of central plant systems and associated equipment including but not limited to all processes needed to operate and maintain chiller operation.
- Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of central plant systems and associated equipment including but not limited to all processes needed to operate and maintain high pressure boilers including but not limited to deaerator, feedwater system, softeners, boiler chemistry, burner tuning, annual cleaning and inspection process.
- Responsible for the completion of all service work order assignments in a timely fashion.
- Assists in snow removal duties.
- Overall cleanliness of central plant building, electric service building, and mechanical spaces throughout the facility.
- Could be scheduled for off shifts and rotation as needed.Available for on call.
- Complies with all safety codes whether Federal, State, or local; maintains a safe work environment.
- Will be expected to perform any and all other duties related to facility maintenance as deemed necessary by management that is in the best interest of the hospital, its patients, staff, and visitors.
Education and Formal Training Required:
High school graduate or equivalent, preferably a graduate from a vocational school
valid PA driver’s license required.
Stationary engineer license or equivalent experience in operation of boilers or power plants.
Experience Required:
Must have knowledge in boiler or power plant operation and repair; three years’ experience in boiler operations with an organization such as the U. S. Military, another hospital, school district, public utility company, etc.; solid mechanical background
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Driver’s License
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay
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Boiler Operator — Altoona, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Boiler Operator at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the schedule and your recruiter’s name before you apply — this posting doesn’t list a range yet.
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# Boiler Operator
- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Maintenance & Facilities
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-26T13:15:16.763Z
## Description
**Boiler Operator**
**Fulltime day shift position -****Saturday & Sunday: 6:30am – 7:00pm (12hrs), Monday & Tuesday: 6:30am – 3:00pm with snow removal on call. rotation as needed**
…Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

The fellowship paired me with preceptors who had decades on the unit. A year in, I was confident taking the sickest patients on the floor.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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