Company Summary

Our most valuable asset is the relationships we share with our employees. It is our purpose to provide a positive experience through the service and support of our team members for a healthy work-life balance. Join our growing team as an Industrial Burner Technician.

Company Benefits

At Rasmussen Mechanical Services, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we provide Vacation & Holiday pay and Union Benefits which includes retirement and health coverage.

Job Overview:
The Industrial Boiler/Burner Apprentice Service Technician performs service calls as dispatched by their Manager and/or Service Coordinator. Service calls are defined as all work performed on burners (gas, oil, methane, propane and other), boiler controls, feedwater units, pumps, valves, softeners and all related system equipment and components. The Technician will work on Industrial Boiler/Burner Division related projects including, but not limited to: Boiler installations, Boiler/Burner Support Equipment installations, Burner installations. Additionally, the position may be required to assist in the facilitation of any boiler, HVAC, or other services. As required, the technician will assist other staff, in the acquisition of parts/materials, and advise on proper procedures and findings of solutions to meet customers’ needs.
The Technician will be required to work local and out of town, work on weekends and/or holidays and work after hours as needed. Periodically customers will have an emergency that requires mobilizing immediately. If so required, Rasmussen Mechanical Services will make every effort to alert personnel in advance. The Company will pay overtime per RMS rates or the rate of the current collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Create a positive experience through the service and support of people
• Maintain truck inventory to prevent unneeded trips for parts. Maintain cleanliness and organization of company service vehicle. Coordinate with Warehouse Manager/Shop Services to maintain mechanical condition of company vehicle by scheduling required maintenance and repairs.
• Fill out and turn in all paperwork in a timely manner. This includes:
  • Daily time reporting
  • Completion of Service Reports
  • Material Check Out/Check In sheets
  • Job Safety Analysis
  • Vacation/Sick/Time-Off requests
  • Others, as required.
• Attend training programs, schools, seminars, etc. as requested by management.
• Maintain all appropriate state licenses including Continuing Education Classes/Credits.
• Manage and lead the on-site efforts of employees and sub-contractors in the safe, timely and efficient progress of work when assigned in a site supervisory role.
• Provide on-going training to other company team members and junior employees.
• Comply with all Rasmussen Mechanical Services Policies, including but not limited to:
  • Safety
  • Driving Company vehicles
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Customer site specific policies
  • Work with other Departments and Divisions, as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Product/Process knowledge in the following areas:
  • Burners and Gas Train components
  • Boiler Controls
  • Electrical components, including: motors, solenoids, relays, switches, etc.
  • Mechanical fluid system components
• 2 years of documentable mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.

Skills:

• Sound mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, extraverted, tactful, organized, results and goal-oriented professional.
• Driven by a desire to satisfy customers and provide a high level of customer relations skills.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of office products, equipment, and procedures.
• Great “people skills” to work closely with management, sales, purchasing, and other field personnel within the Company; as well as with vendors, customers, subcontractors, etc. outside the Company.
• A desire to continually learn new methods; adopt, accept and apply new technology from internal or external resources and continually strive to identify more efficient ways to perform existing processes.
• Challenge the “status quo” and motivate other team members, openly taking into account the ideas and suggestions of others and incorporating constructive suggestions into practice.

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalence.
• Working towards Professional and industry-specific certifications and licenses.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly and 75-80 lbs. occasionally.
• Type / hear / see / speak English clearly.
• Must be able to read / write / spell / calculate.
• Must be able to understand and follow written instructions, communicate effectively orally and written, and must be able to listen effectively.
• Must possess prioritization / organizational / multitasking / stress management skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.

Salary Range: $25.00- $ 34.00 an hour.