Boiler & Fire Watchperson

What will you do?

The Boiler & Fire Watchperson is responsible for monitoring and maintaining boiler room equipment and conducting plant safety inspections. This role ensures safe operation of boilers, compressors, chillers, and related systems, while also monitoring plant conditions, security systems, and responding to adverse weather and emergency situations.

• Maintain and monitor boilers, chillers, compressors, and associated boiler room equipment.
• Perform hourly tours to visually check for fire, flooding, and unauthorized entry of the plant.
• Lock and unlock plant entrances as required.
• Monitor plant temperatures through visual inspection of temperature gauges and systems.
• Perform water treatment analysis and add chemicals as required for plant water systems.
• Monitor building automation systems, card access systems, and security cameras.
• Announce adverse weather conditions to plant personnel via the intercom system.
• Assist with maintaining walkways and entrances during inclement weather conditions.
• Assist with general plant cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and assist with operation of fire and emergency response systems.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule, transitioning monthly between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts; flexibility is required to cover other BFW shifts as needed.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Ability to read and understand written materials, including production and inspection procedures
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to meet established production and quality standards
• Ability to safely inspect systems and equipment
• Ability to work safely around others
• Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated surfaces
• Ability to manipulate 55‑gallon barrels using a barrel cart
• Working knowledge of boiler room equipment operation
• Forklift operation experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic computer skills required

What's in it for me?

• Starting wage $30.00/hour
• Additional $2/hour for off-shifts
• Robust benefits package to include benefits eligibility first day of employment
• 401k with company match
• Opportunity for overtime, but not required
• Well-Being benefits
• PTO and 13 paid holidays
• Climate controlled facility

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Client-provided location(s): Cedar Rapids, IA

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/116564?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-12T19:09:05