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Boiler Operator

  • AltoonaPA
  • Casual

PostedJuly 30, 2025

Pay$19.67–$32.13 / hr

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ST Health Altoona is looking for a casual Boiler Operator to work Saturday and Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  With other days/shifts as needed.  

Responsibilities:

  • Could be scheduled for off shifts and rotation as needed. Available for on call.
  • 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.
  • Overall cleanliness of central plant building, electric service building, and mechanical spaces throughout the facility.
  • Assists in snow removal duties.
  • Complies with all safety codes whether Federal, State, or local; maintains a safe work environment.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • All processes needed to operate and maintain chillers including but not limited to cooling towers, pumps, water chemistry, and building automation system. 
  • Responsible for the completion of all service work order assignments in a timely fashion.
  • 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.

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:
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.67–$32.13 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Senior Nurse Recruiter · 8 yrs at Pepper

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# Boiler Operator

- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Maintenance & Facilities
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: $19.67–$32.13 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-07-30T08:15:10.813Z

## Description

**ST Health Altoona is looking for a casual Boiler Operator to work Saturday and Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. With other days/shifts as needed.**

**Responsibilities:**

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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.

About working in Altoona
  • 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

Rosa M., Surgical Trauma RN

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.

Rosa M.Surgical Trauma RN · Clinician Fellow alum

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. 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

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  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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