Operates the high-pressure steam generating boilers and maintains accurate operating logs. Adjusts the boiler operations to maintain efficiency. Maintains the operation of steam distribution, condensate return equipment, and perimeter heating equipment. Monitors the medical gas distribution system and underground storage tank monitors (diesel). Responds to trouble calls from campus dispatch and other facilities groups.

Performs planned and corrective maintenance on steam boilers, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, meters, mechanical, pneumatic control components, valves, piping, and steam traps, blowers, refractory, flow meters, conveyor equipment, gauges and de-aerating feed tanks. Utilizes precision measuring devices including micrometers, calipers, electrical test meters, compressed gas analysis equipment, dial indicators and electronic temperature sensors.

Performs water analyses to determine the chemical and mechanical water treatment necessary to maintain established parameters.

Assists OHSU facilities groups and contractors in the performance of their tasks.