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Maintenance Engineer I - Boiler Operator

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program. Applications received by December 15, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Duties: Maintain, repair, replace restore, remove relocate and do any maintenance which is necessary for the proper and continuous operation and maintenance of all facilities of Montana Tech. This includes: trouble shooting, maintaining and installing any electrical pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the campus buildings and equipment. Maintain, repair, replace, restore, remove and relocate any plumbing systems including toilets, sinks, urinals, hot water tanks, showers, etc. This also includes distribution of hot and cold water lines, drain waste, vent lines, steam supply, return lines, pumps, steam traps, valves, glycol systems, and compressors. Maintain and repair all HVAC systems to include motors, controls, coils, lubrication, filters, belts, and all controls and wiring.

Interpret and apply blue print specifications, control diagrams and maintenance manuals. Responding to and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Welding, repair and fabrication of metals. This position also covers operation of Heating Plant on a consistent basis. Maintain and repair all exterior area lighting. Startup maintenance and shut down of all cooling towers and systems. Required to work rotating shifts.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in any of the following: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems or facilities maintenance
• Must have State of Montana 3rd class boilers license or be able to obtain one within 2 months
• Three years of boiler maintenance experience, one year experience in the operation of pneumatic and electronic controls, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some plumbing experience and working knowledge methods, materials, practices, equipment, machines and techniques used in the plumbing trade.
• Position requires working from ladders, scaffolding, tunnels and confined space.
• Working knowledge of testing and operational procedures of system boilers and related equipment.
• Working knowledge of boiler room safety and casualty procedures.
• Proven ability to follow instructions.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, students, staff, faculty, and the public including supervision of student employees.
• Applicant subject to background security investigation.
• Possess good oral and written communication skill

Preferred Qualifications:

• License or certification in any of the following: cooling and refrigeration, heating and ventilation, electrical, plumbing, building systems or facilities maintenance if highly preferred (submit copies with application).
• Experience in troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of + Cooling and refrigeration systems + Building automation systems + Heating and ventilation systems + Electrical including interior and exterior lighting systems + Plumbing systems + Building systems
• Experience in facilities maintenance
• Experience with fire alarm systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, control diagrams and maintenance manuals
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Montana driver's license with a good driving record
• Proficiency with Microsoft or other computer programs

For full consideration application materials must be complete. Please include: + Cover letter addressing qualifications, + Resume + Contact information for 3 professional references. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job.

To claim veteran's preference please complete the employment (veteran's) preference form located on the employment page and email to ...@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying. To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-###-####; ...@mtech.edu