Boiler Technician 20 000 Sign on Bonus

The Boiler Technician at United Airlines is responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting high-pressure steam or hot water boilers within the San Francisco Technical Operation Facilities. The role requires a minimum of twelve months’ experience as a boiler operator or stationary engineer, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid US driver’s licence. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, pass background, physical, and drug checks, and be willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, outdoors in all weather. The position offers a starting rate of $40.48 per hour, union membership, and requires clearances for FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Postal service. Overtime is available as needed. The Boiler Technician at United Airlines plays a crucial role in maintaining the operational efficiency of the San Francisco Technical Operation Facilities. This position is responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting high-pressure steam or hot water boilers, ensuring all systems are safe, efficient, and in optimal condition. The role requires a strong understanding of boiler operation, safety, and control devices, as well as the ability to work independently in various weather conditions. The position offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, union representation, and a starting rate of $40.48 per hour. Overtime and union dues are included as part of the compensation package. Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.

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Description

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

The sign-on bonus is exclusively for external candidates, internal applicants are not eligible to receive the sign-on incentive.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Boiler Room or Stationary Engineer Technician you will work in the fast-paced San Francisco Technical Operation Facilities department. The Boiler Room Technician plays a very important role in providing quality service to our internal customers. Technician should have strong proven understanding and abilities to operate stationary gas fired boilers and auxiliary equipment. Boiler operation and maintenance, economizers, boiler safety and control devices, combustion principles, pumps and compressors, water treatment, safety and relief valves, physics and chemistry
• Operates, maintains, and inspects automatic gas fired high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers
• Adjusts, maintains and tests boiler and mechanical, electrical or pneumatic control instruments and safety devices
• Tests boiler water, cooling tower and water from other systems, and takes any vital corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Make all vital adjustments to keep accurate water treatment parameters
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work
• Monitor and inspect equipment, energy management computer, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions, and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
• Understanding paragraphs in work-related documents
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Must be available to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions
• Technicians may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority
• Boiler Room Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
• Salary increases will be coordinated according to the current IBT/United contract.
• There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must have a high school diploma/GED or education equivalent
• Twelve months experience required as a Boiler operator or stationary engineer
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended or expired are not considered valid)
• Must pass 10-year background check
• Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities' test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
• Candidate will need to clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position
• Position-specific clearances may include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal service clearances required
• Overtime available/required depending upon operational need

The starting rate for this role is $40.48.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact [Job Accommodations@united.com](mailto:Job Accommodations@united.com)

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

The sign-on bonus is exclusively for external candidates, internal applicants are not eligible to receive the sign-on incentive.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Boiler Room or Stationary Engineer Technician you will work in the fast-paced San Francisco Technical Operation Facilities department. The Boiler Room Technician plays a very important role in providing quality service to our internal customers. Technician should have strong proven understanding and abilities to operate stationary gas fired boilers and auxiliary equipment. Boiler operation and maintenance, economizers, boiler safety and control devices, combustion principles, pumps and compressors, water treatment, safety and relief valves, physics and chemistry
• Operates, maintains, and inspects automatic gas fired high pressure steam or high temperature hot water boilers
• Adjusts, maintains and tests boiler and mechanical, electrical or pneumatic control instruments and safety devices
• Tests boiler water, cooling tower and water from other systems, and takes any vital corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Make all vital adjustments to keep accurate water treatment parameters
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work
• Monitor and inspect equipment, energy management computer, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions, and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
• Understanding paragraphs in work-related documents
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Must be available to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions
• Technicians may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority
• Boiler Room Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
• Salary increases will be coordinated according to the current IBT/United contract.
• There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues which are set by the Local Lodge

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must have a high school diploma/GED or education equivalent
• Twelve months experience required as a Boiler operator or stationary engineer
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended or expired are not considered valid)
• Must pass 10-year background check
• Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities' test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen
• Candidate will need to clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position
• Position-specific clearances may include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal service clearances required
• Overtime available/required depending upon operational need

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using Responsibilities
• Responsible for operating, maintaining, and inspecting automatic gas-fired high-pressure steam or hot water boilers.
• Take ownership of adjusting, maintaining, and testing boiler and mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic control instruments and safety devices.
• Deliver high-quality water treatment by testing boiler water, cooling tower, and water from other systems, and taking corrective action as needed.
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
• Monitor and inspect equipment, energy management computer, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Understand and interpret work-related documents to support decision-making and problem-solving.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Skills
• Demonstrated experience as a boiler operator or stationary engineer for at least twelve months.
• Proficiency in operating, maintaining, and inspecting gas-fired boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to adjust, maintain, and test boiler and control instruments, safety devices, and related equipment.
• Experience with water treatment, safety and relief valves, combustion principles, pumps, compressors, and energy management systems.
• Strong understanding of physics and chemistry relevant to boiler operation and maintenance.
• Valid US driver's license is required. Education
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or education equivalent.