Burner Technician bei Brown

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

• Installs, changes, cleans, repairs, and test oil and gas fired burners related to Heating and DHW equipment.

• Cleans igniters, inspects ports, fuel strainers and changeovers.

• Operates and adjusts fuel controls to maintain proper combustion; checks and cleans smoke indicators, i.e cad cells

• Troubleshoots/repairs oil burner and gas fired related electrical components, disconnecting and reconnecting the wiring to the control equipment within the burner circuit located between the burner thermal switch and the oil burner and equipment.

• Performs boiler efficiency testing and adjustments.

• Test and troubleshoots low water alarms and low water cutouts;

• Test and troubleshoots boiler water levels and makes corrections for proper water levels including the repairing or replacing of the water feeder if necessary.

• Maintains boiler operating log sheets.

• Orders materials and supplies as required.

• Maintains a clean work area/or job site upon completion of a project.

• Trains and directs other employees assigned to projects when needed.

• If no plumber is available burner tech may be requested to hook up gas appliances.

• Performs assignments which may include scheduled overtime.

• Responsible to respond to overtime work on recall, which may include unscheduled and emergency recall situations, during off hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Observes safety rules and precautions.

• Performs related duties as required.

 

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• High school education or equivalent

• Two years specific experience in operation and repair of oil and gas burners and boilers

• RI State Pipefitter Journeyperson I license and a PJF Oil license is required

• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required

• The ability to successfully complete the Brown University Defensive Driver Training Program and pass the course exam

• Must maintain required licenses as a condition of employment

 

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Demonstrable thorough ability, knowledge, and skill regarding:

• • Oil and gas burner operations related to boilers and water heaters.

  • Diagnosing burner problems and correcting them expeditiously.

  • Ability to use a digital combustion analyzer

• Following standard procedures, reading and understanding plans, blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and specifications.

• Must possess own hand tools.

• Objective bench test and/or field test may be required.

• Objective bench test and/or field test may be required.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screenings satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-10-27

Job Posting Title:

Burner Technician

Department:

Facilities Management and Campus Operations

Grade:

Facilities Union Rates

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected].

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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