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CoxHealth

Boiler Operator - Engineering - South

CoxHealth, Springfield, Missouri, United States

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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 Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care by

Newsweek .

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by

Newsweek

in 2024.

Recognized as the 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 Boiler Operator II is responsible for proficient maintenance related to HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing, and safety inspections. 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 Boiler Operator II may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary and approved by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: Trade School in the mechanical fields

Experience

Required: At least three years prior boiler/chiller/mechanical work or related experience.

Skills

Proficient communication skills.

Ability to prioritize workload.

Proficient skills necessary to find solutions to equipment malfunctions and initiate necessary repairs.

Proficient knowledge of the safe operation of all tools used in the performance of duties.

Proficient knowledge to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for repairs to building equipment and structure.

Proficient 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