Department Summary
The Department of Facilities Services is responsible for the efficient and cost effective operations, maintenance and management of all Tufts University facilities consisting of approximately 5 million square feet of space on three campuses (Somerville/Medford, Grafton, and Boston). A broad range of services are provided to support the University campuses including: facility maintenance by all trades, capital maintenance, information technology systems for operations (work control, time capture, preventative maintenance), energy and utilities systems, recycling and waste management, event services, residential facilities coordination, grounds maintenance and facility condition assessment and tracking. Facilities Services plays a critical role in planning for the $30M/year deferred maintenance investment. Related functions, which require close coordination with this department, are public and environmental
Job Summary
Reporting to facilities management, the B(oiler Mechanic I is responsible for all aspects of installation, maintenance, inspection, operation and repair of boilers/heating systems. Must have experience installing, t roubleshooting, and servicing boi ler and hea t ing systems. The Boiler mechanic I reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of piping systems, steam/hot water supply networks and waste and condensate drainage systems. The position performs similar or related duties as required. This position is considered essential as defined in the Tufts University Employee. This is a union position represented by SEIU.
