Entry Level Boiler Mechanic Jobs
New grad boiler mechanic jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on trade school training or an apprenticeship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Energy, and Insurance, with employers like Cascades, Travelers, and MaineHealth hiring at this level now.
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Utilities is a division of Facilities and Operations, made up of 135 dedicated employees responsible for providing utilities services for the university 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Services include campus-wide utilities purchasing, generation, and distribution, as well as metering and billing energy consumption for all university buildings. Distribution includes the operations and maintenance of 300 miles of underground utility systems from outdoor lighting and high voltage circuits to water mains to tunnel piping. The division also provides a wide range of engineering services primarily dedicated to energy management, the operations and maintenance of university facilities, and the utilities infrastructure.
Responsibilities*
- Monitor boiler operations and react to varying load requirements.
- Perform constant visual checks, read gauges and manipulate controls.
- Blow down boiler when conductive solids and impurities exceed specified limits; test high and low pressure safety controls.
- Clear lines of sediment.
- Inspect, install and repair steam pipes and insulation, valves, pumps and safety devices.
- Record various meter readings of pressure and temperature.
- Add chemicals to condition boiler water and water treatment equipment.
- Maintain a chemical balance in boiler water according to prescribed procedures by performing standard testing procedures.
- Inspect and adjust automatic or manual boiler control mechanisms.
- Start up and shut down boilers.
- Clean, inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment and facilities including, but not limited to, oiling, greasing, repair of furnace refractories and repacking of leaking packing glands.
- Observe fire and safety precautions.
- May coordinate the work of Boiler Operator Trainees.
Required Qualifications*
- Graduation from high school or a trade school equivalent is necessary.
- Reasonable maritime or powerhouse experience with high pressure boiler operations is necessary.
- Ability to tolerate high levels of heat and noise is necessary.
- Reasonable mechanical aptitude is necessary.
- Reasonable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials used in boiler operations is necessary.
- Reasonable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of high pressure boilers and related equipment is necessary.
- Ability to regulate boiler operations is necessary.
- Must be able to perform the full range of duties, with or without a reasonable accommodation, in the classification in an environment that has high levels of heat and noise. This position constantly positions self to service and repair equipment traversing under and over obstacles, ascends/descends ladders to service and repair equipment, and routinely moves equipment and materials weighing up to 50lbs.
- Act in accordance with the Facilities and Operations' guiding principles: collaboration, respect, proactive, solutions-based, and responsibility to the environment.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position that will work on either an afternoon or midnight shift. This schedule has the potential to work an 8-hour rotating shift if the need arises.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the International Union of Operating Engineers, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285651
Working Title
E2 Boiler Operator
Job Title
BOILER OPERATOR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Utilities
Department
Labor Services - Utilities
Posting Begin/End Date
11/13/2026 - 11/27/2026
Salary
$77,563.20 - $82,430.40
Career Interest
Operating Engineers (IUOE Union)
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Utilities is a division of Facilities and Operations, made up of 135 dedicated employees responsible for providing utilities services for the university 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Services include campus-wide utilities purchasing, generation, and distribution, as well as metering and billing energy consumption for all university buildings. Distribution includes the operations and maintenance of 300 miles of underground utility systems from outdoor lighting and high voltage circuits to water mains to tunnel piping. The division also provides a wide range of engineering services primarily dedicated to energy management, the operations and maintenance of university facilities, and the utilities infrastructure.
Responsibilities*
- Monitor boiler operations and react to varying load requirements.
- Perform constant visual checks, read gauges and manipulate controls.
- Blow down boiler when conductive solids and impurities exceed specified limits; test high and low pressure safety controls.
- Clear lines of sediment.
- Inspect, install and repair steam pipes and insulation, valves, pumps and safety devices.
- Record various meter readings of pressure and temperature.
- Add chemicals to condition boiler water and water treatment equipment.
- Maintain a chemical balance in boiler water according to prescribed procedures by performing standard testing procedures.
- Inspect and adjust automatic or manual boiler control mechanisms.
- Start up and shut down boilers.
- Clean, inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment and facilities including, but not limited to, oiling, greasing, repair of furnace refractories and repacking of leaking packing glands.
- Observe fire and safety precautions.
- May coordinate the work of Boiler Operator Trainees.
Required Qualifications*
- Graduation from high school or a trade school equivalent is necessary.
- Reasonable maritime or powerhouse experience with high pressure boiler operations is necessary.
- Ability to tolerate high levels of heat and noise is necessary.
- Reasonable mechanical aptitude is necessary.
- Reasonable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials used in boiler operations is necessary.
- Reasonable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of high pressure boilers and related equipment is necessary.
- Ability to regulate boiler operations is necessary.
- Must be able to perform the full range of duties, with or without a reasonable accommodation, in the classification in an environment that has high levels of heat and noise. This position constantly positions self to service and repair equipment traversing under and over obstacles, ascends/descends ladders to service and repair equipment, and routinely moves equipment and materials weighing up to 50lbs.
- Act in accordance with the Facilities and Operations' guiding principles: collaboration, respect, proactive, solutions-based, and responsibility to the environment.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position that will work on either an afternoon or midnight shift. This schedule has the potential to work an 8-hour rotating shift if the need arises.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the International Union of Operating Engineers, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285651
Working Title
E2 Boiler Operator
Job Title
BOILER OPERATOR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Utilities
Department
Labor Services - Utilities
Posting Begin/End Date
11/13/2026 - 11/27/2026
Salary
$77,563.20 - $82,430.40
Career Interest
Operating Engineers (IUOE Union)
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Entry Level Boiler Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level boiler mechanic job?
Start by completing a vocational or trade school program in steamfitting, pipefitting, or HVAC, then pursue a registered apprenticeship through a union or employer. At the entry level, employers prioritize hands-on training, familiarity with boiler systems and safety codes, and any internship or helper experience you can point to. A relevant certification, such as a state boiler operator license, can give you a real edge over other candidates.
Which companies hire entry level boiler mechanics?
Companies hiring entry level boiler mechanics right now include Cascades, Travelers, and MaineHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from facilities management firms, industrial manufacturers, utility companies, and building services contractors that run active apprenticeship or helper programs.
Are there remote entry level boiler mechanic jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly hands-on and on-site by nature. About 33% of entry level boiler mechanic openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be support or coordination roles adjacent to the trade rather than direct mechanical work. The majority of positions require a physical presence at the job site.
Are these new grad boiler mechanic jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior boiler mechanic roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts completed apprenticeships or trade school credentials in place of work history, or explicitly states that candidates with internship or helper experience are encouraged to apply. No prior full-time employment is required for most of these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level boiler mechanics?
Entry Level boiler mechanic roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Energy, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they operate large facilities, industrial equipment, or aging infrastructure that requires ongoing boiler maintenance and a steady pipeline of trained technicians at the junior level.