Facilities Technician - Boiler and Chiller Operator - Decatur, Ga

Pay: $40/hour The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

 Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 

Job Description Overview

The Boiler and Chiller Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of high-pressure steam boilers and industrial chiller systems. Operators will supplement staff to ensure continuous 24/7 coverage, maintaining critical utility systems for hospital operations, patient care, infection control, sterilization, and comfort cooling. This position requires dual qualifications to operate both boiler and chiller systems, with a primary focus on boiler plant operations due to life safety priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Boiler Plant Operations: o Operate and monitor up to four Cleaver-Brooks high-pressure steam boilers (10,000 lb/hr each).

o Maintain optimal steam pressures and combustion efficiency through system adjustments.

o Perform and log water quality testing, adding chemicals as needed.

o Ensure no high-pressure boiler is left unattended, coordinating relief coverage.

o Record operational data at prescribed intervals per VA standards and the 8th Edition of the BEI Safety Device Testing Manual.

o Engage with boiler plant components, including DA tanks, condensate tanks, and associated systems, for monitoring and operator-level maintenance.

• Chiller Plant Operations:

o Operate and monitor large-capacity chiller units (Trane and York Centrifugal; 1,000-ton each), cooling towers, and pumps.

o Maintain chilled water supply temperatures through system adjustments.

o Respond to Building Management System (BMS) alarms and out-of-range conditions. 

Operators will work 12-hour shifts (Shift A: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Shift B: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM).

Rotation pattern: Sunday–Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday, alternating Wednesday

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating high-pressure boilers (≥125 psi) and industrial chillers.

• Meet OPM standards for WG-5402, Boiler Plant Operator, WG-9 grade equivalent or higher.

• Completed VA “Safe Steaming Course” (or equivalent) within the past five years or must complete upon assignment.

• Familiarity with the 8th Edition of the BEI Safety Device Testing Manual and VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual.

• Physical capability to climb stairs and lift 50 lbs.