Steam Fireman

General Summary of Position The Facilities and Operations and Services' team is seeking a Steam Fireman. Incumbents of positions in this series operate, maintain and/or repair high pressure boilers and auxiliary machinery and equipment; clean machinery and equipment; respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns; maintain adequate supply of fuel; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to ensure that the power plant facility is operated and maintained safely and efficiently. Minimum Qualifications (Required) Valid Massachusetts 2nd Class Steam Fireman or 1st Class Steam Fireman license based on standards established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Shift work as required Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type heating systems Knowledge of the types and uses of industrial type heating systems Knowledge of the principles of pneumatics as applied to heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems Knowledge of the types and uses of pneumatic controls used in power plant operations Knowledge of calibration and/or adjustment techniques as applied to pneumatic control systems Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring equipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc. Knowledge of the types and uses of pumps used in water and fuel systems Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipefitting Knowledge of the types, uses and principles of operation of industrial type ventilation systems Knowledge of the principles of operation of industrial type air conditioning systems Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines Knowledge of the types and uses o