New River Community College
Job Title
Boiler Operator
Department Energy Services
Salary $49,942 - $61,678; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function Operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, turbines, pumps, compressors, and other ancillary related equipment for a centralized boiler plant at a large university. This position will work in a centralized power plant, industrial type environment as well as large machine rooms in other buildings that have standby boiler systems. This position is shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. On occasion operators will be assigned to perform preventative maintenance tasks on support equipment to hot water heating systems throughout the campus.
Required Education High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required. Required to complete an in-house training class for boiler operation and safety within 90 days of employment led by the Assistant Supervisor of the Boiler Shop as well as completion of 80 hours supervised on the job training of operation of boiler within 90 days of employment.
Required Related Experience Related experience working with complex machinery.
Required License/Registration/Certification Valid driver's license required.
Documents Needed to Apply Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff 12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information.
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: January 20, 2026
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Advertisement Closes:01/20/2026 11:55 PM CST
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Department Energy Services
Salary $49,942 - $61,678; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function Operate, maintain, and adjust boilers, turbines, pumps, compressors, and other ancillary related equipment for a centralized boiler plant at a large university. This position will work in a centralized power plant, industrial type environment as well as large machine rooms in other buildings that have standby boiler systems. This position is shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. On occasion operators will be assigned to perform preventative maintenance tasks on support equipment to hot water heating systems throughout the campus.
Required Education High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required. Required to complete an in-house training class for boiler operation and safety within 90 days of employment led by the Assistant Supervisor of the Boiler Shop as well as completion of 80 hours supervised on the job training of operation of boiler within 90 days of employment.
Required Related Experience Related experience working with complex machinery.
Required License/Registration/Certification Valid driver's license required.
Documents Needed to Apply Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff 12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information.
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: January 20, 2026
Advertisement Opened:01/06/2026 09:00 AM CST
Advertisement Closes:01/20/2026 11:55 PM CST
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