Job Description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2007900 MAINTENANCE - SMMC HOSPAt Essentia Health, we’re dedicated to making a healthy difference in people’s lives by providing a safe, reliable environment for patients and staff. As the Boiler Operator Chief, you'll operate and maintain the boiler plant for the medical campus, ensuring safe and efficient facility operations and support building systems, supervise a team of rotating shift boiler operators, perform hot water boiler maintenance, and respond to alarms or emergency repair requests.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain boiler plant for medical campus.
• Observe and dispatch maintenance engineers for building automation system alarms regarding HVAC systems, fire safety systems, emergency generators, and patient care equipment.
• Maintain and perform checks regarding hot water boilers around campus
• Additionally, may respond to emergency repair requests and carry out additional responsibilities as delegated.

Boiler Operator Chief position has a +10% pay increase from the standard pay grade ($44.12 OR $45.87)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Minnesota Chief B boilers license or greater
• Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer.

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

• Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health.
• Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded.
• Invest in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth.
• Supporting Families: Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.
• Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because work-life balance matters.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance.

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

days/evening/nights rotating

Shift End Time:

days/evenings/nights rotating

Weekends:

yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

SMDC Main Engineers Local 70 (SMENG)

Union Posting Deadline:

04/20/2026

Compensation Range:

$33.83 - $41.70Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.