Lead Boiler Operator - Engineering - North - Department Only Applications

Summary

• About Us

  CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

  • Named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to work five times
  • Named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
  • Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
  • Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
  • Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

• Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
• Job Summary
  • The Lead Boiler Operator is responsible for advanced maintenance related to HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing, and safety inspections. The Lead Boiler Operator is responsible for training newly hired Boiler Operators and serves as a Lead among the mechanical staff. This position will monitor, maintain, and inspect boiler steam, condensate systems, chiller systems, booster pumps, tube stations, elevators, as well as serve as dispatch for the Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS). Responds to work requests timely and professionally and is able to complete work assignments. The Lead Boiler Operator may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary and approved by the Supervisor. Candidate will assist the Maintenance Supervisor with the evaluation of new hires and scheduling procedure.
• Job Requirements
  • Education
    • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Preferred: Trade School in the mechanical fields
  • Experience
    • Required: Five years experience in in boiler operations setting.
  • Skills
    • Strong leadership skills.
    • Advanced communication skills.
    • Ability to prioritize workload.
    • Advanced skills necessary to find solutions to equipment malfunctions and initiate necessary repairs.
    • Advanced skills to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for repairs to building equipment and structure.
    • Advanced knowledge of the safe operation of all tools used in the performance of duties.
    • Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements governing fire alarm systems, HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems and building repairs.
    • Demonstrates proficient technical skills for the repair and general maintenance of facilities in the following areas:
      • Plumbing and fixtures
      • Electrical wiring, devices, lighting and motors
      • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and cooling towers
      • Steam and boilers
      • Pressure vessels and associated equipment
      • Generators
      • Medical gas and vacuum
      • Refrigeration units and ice machines
      • Air compressors and refrigerated air dryers
      • Air handlers, fans, and heat wheels
      • Chilled water and condenser pumps
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
    • Required: Active Driver's License
    • Preferred: STI Fire Stop Certified (provided by Cox yearly if not already certified)
    • Preferred: State License for Boiler Operator and/or some form of MEP Certification from an accredited trade school. Such examples include but are not limited to Vatterott College and Ozarks Technical Community College.
    • Preferred: Operation of a fork-lift