Boiler Operator

As one of the great gardens of the world located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens is rooted in a steadfast mission of excellence in horticulture, education, and the arts. Across our many departments, each and every staff member creates the magic that makes our Gardens distinctive. Our team of dynamic professionals is what sets us apart, and our spirit of legacy, innovation, and opportunity is what guides us. While beauty is our heart, our people are our soul.
Longwood Gardens seeks a Boiler Operator to provide hands-on technical expertise for day-to-day operations and maintenance of the central heating plant, auxiliary components, and satellite boilers throughout the gardens. Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintaining related equipment in a safe, cost-effective manner while ensuring good housekeeping and providing an excellent guest experience.
• Planning, organizing, ordering materials, and prioritizing individual work orders as assigned.
• Working nights and weekends on a rotating shift schedule to support our systems needs which are operated 24 hours, 7 days a week.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 8 years of commercial or industrial experience
• Completion of a trade school or Dept of Labor & Industry registered apprenticeship program.
• Training or experience with HVAC and boiler systems and process instrumentation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate a man lift, climb ladders and work at heights of 30 feet.
• Ability to work with boiler chemicals and maintain necessary operating records
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Longwood Gardens is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates the complexities and differences of all living things. We welcome and respect diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. Diversity creates a more beautiful world, sparks innovation, and unites us.