Boiler Technician

Job Title: Boiler Technician Job Description

The Boiler Technician installs, services, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs commercial, residential, and multi-residential boiler systems. This role requires strong diagnostic and mechanical abilities, a solid understanding of steam and hot-water heating systems, and the ability to work independently while ensuring the safe and reliable operation of heating equipment at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, and repair commercial, residential, and multi-residential boiler systems.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on steam boiler systems and hot water heating systems.

• Complete boiler installations and replacements, including associated piping and components.

• Troubleshoot and repair burners, pumps, valves, and piping to restore proper system operation.

• Diagnose and repair boiler controls and perform electrical troubleshooting related to boiler equipment.

• Execute preventive maintenance programs to optimize system performance and extend equipment life.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and piping diagrams to guide troubleshooting and repairs.

• Conduct combustion and efficiency diagnostics to ensure safe, efficient boiler operation.

• Respond to emergency service calls, including occasional after-hours support, to resolve urgent issues.

• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety standards, regulations, and codes.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers regarding findings, recommendations, and work performed.

• Document work performed and report equipment conditions and required follow-up service.

• Work independently in the field while coordinating with management, dispatch, and the broader operations team.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing boiler service, maintenance, and repair in the field.

• Experience with commercial and/or multi-residential boiler systems.

• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills for diagnosing complex boiler and heating issues.

• Knowledge of steam and hot-water heating systems and their components.

• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and piping diagrams.

• Proficiency with boiler maintenance tasks, including cleaning, inspection, and adjustment.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills related to boiler controls and equipment.

• Strong customer service and communication skills when working on-site with clients.

• Valid driver's license for travel to customer locations.

• Ability to lift equipment and materials and to work safely in mechanical rooms and confined spaces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Boiler operator or HVAC-related certifications.

• Experience using combustion analysis equipment for tuning and diagnostics.

• Experience with boiler controls and automation systems.

• Familiarity with gas-fired and oil-fired boiler systems.

• Hydronic heating experience, including system setup and troubleshooting.

• OSHA or equivalent safety training.

• Experience implementing and managing preventive maintenance programs.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy stable, year-round work with a growing mechanical contractor that offers competitive compensation and overtime opportunities. Benefit from a company vehicle and tools, and gain exposure to a wide variety of residential, commercial, and multi-residential projects. Build your career through advancement opportunities and ongoing technical training and development, while working in a strong team-oriented culture with supportive leadership, field operations, and comprehensive benefits.

Work Environment

This is a field-based position servicing customer sites across residential, commercial, and multi-family properties. Work is primarily performed in mechanical rooms, boiler plants, and equipment spaces, with a mix of indoor and outdoor environments depending on the location. The role involves physical activity, including lifting equipment, climbing ladders, kneeling, and working in confined spaces. Technicians work independently in the field, supported by management and dispatch, and may handle occasional after-hours emergency service calls.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hackensack, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hackensack, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hackensack,NJ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.