- Salary
- $36 – $40/hr
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Professional Services
- Source
- Lever
Description
Boiler & Heating Service Technician
Location: Baltimore, Maryland and surrounding communities
Position: Full-Time | Experienced Heating Professional
About the Position
We specialize in steam and hot water heating systems, providing expert diagnostics, repairs, maintenance, and installations for residential and light commercial customers.
We're looking for an experienced heating professional who understands boilers, enjoys solving challenging mechanical problems, and takes genuine pride in their craftsmanship.
This position is primarily focused on steam and hydronic heating. We're particularly interested in someone with a strong plumbing background who understands piping, mechanical systems, and the fundamentals of heat distribution.
Primary Responsibilities
Boiler Service, Diagnostics & Repair
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair residential and light commercial steam and hot water heating systems.
- Service natural gas and oil-fired boilers, depending on experience.
- Diagnose and repair burners, ignition systems, gas valves, circulators, zone valves, aquastats, pressure controls, and safety devices.
- Troubleshoot steam heating problems, including water hammer, uneven heating, venting deficiencies, and condensate return issues.
- Diagnose hydronic heating problems involving circulation, air elimination, expansion tanks, zoning, and system pressure.
- Perform seasonal maintenance, safety inspections, combustion analysis, and efficiency evaluations.
- Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and longevity.
Heating System Installation & Replacement
- Install and replace residential and light commercial steam and hot water boilers.
- Perform near-boiler piping, hydronic distribution piping, venting, and control installations.
- Evaluate existing heating systems and assist in developing appropriate repair and replacement solutions.
- Work with a variety of traditional and modern boiler technologies.
- Ensure installations meet manufacturer specifications, applicable codes, and established quality standards.
Additional Mechanical Work
While steam and hot water heating will be the primary focus, there may be opportunities to assist with related plumbing and mechanical work, depending on experience, interests, and seasonal demand.
Experience with forced-air heating systems is also welcome, although it is not a requirement for this position..