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BOILER OPERATOR SUPERVISOR - 05052026-77313

State of Tennessee
$5,100.00 - $7,646.00 / month
United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
311 East Martin Luther King Boulevard (Show on map)
May 05, 2026

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time 05/05/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 05/11/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually) $61,200.00 - $91,752.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Chattanooga, TN
Department Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, HAMILTON COUNTY

This position is located at Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications


Education and Experience: Experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) increasingly responsible and skilled full-time labor and trades work including, at least, four years in the operation of high pressure boilers.

Necessary Special Qualifications: An appropriate classed boiler operator's license may be required within a reasonable period after employment if local subdivisions demand same in the operation of boilers where so operated.

Applicants for this class must:
  1. A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required in some positions.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for supervisory boiler operation work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the highest level class in the boiler operations sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for directing a small staff of boiler operators. This class differs from that of Boiler Operator 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is the lead worker on a shift.

Responsibilities

  1. Evaluates the condition of the boilers, chillers, and generators to determine compliance with standards. Perform general maintenance and minor repair on boilers and auxiliary equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
  2. Inspect the operations of the boilers, air compressions, chillers, and generators. Inspect the pressure and water levels/temperatures on boilers. Inspect water systems and associated piping. Inspect chemical feed rates to ensure compliance with recommendations from Chemical Representatives. Conduct chemical test to determine levels.
  3. Monitor the function of the boilers, air compressors, chillers, and generators. Monitor electrical systems, chemical feed rates, water systems, energy management systems, usage of fuel and water, and supplies to ensure compliance. Monitor daily logs submitted by subordinates.
  4. Document pressure and water levels/temperatures on boilers, document chemical log, and the usage of fuel and water.
  5. Receives information from boilers control systems and various systems on the boilers to determine operations. Receives information from various sources concerning day to day activities for the facility.
  6. Walks through boiler rooms to record hourly readings and climbs ladders daily to learn how to set operations.
  7. Perform a wide variety of handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials using hands and arms as needed to complete daily tasks. Operates forklift to unload and place supplies needed for daily operation.
  8. Update Boiler Regulations according to state policy. Explains the daily operational procedures to less experienced staff based on departmental, state, and federal laws and guidelines. Interpret information to upper management for unusual occurrences to enhance understanding.
  9. Lead training to support the needs of subordinates. Develop performance standards for subordinates. Guide subordinates to enhance their work performance. Responsible for the administrative duties related to staffing and assigning workloads.

Competencies (KSA's)


Competencies:
  1. Business Insight
  2. Decision Quality
  3. Plans and Aligns
  4. Communicates Effectively
  5. Instills Trust

Knowledge:
  1. Chemistry
  2. Mechanical
  3. Public Safety and Security
  4. Customer and Personal Service
  5. Clerical

Skills:
  1. Monitoring
  2. Instructing
  3. Operations Analysis
  4. Writing
  5. Repairing

Abilities:
  1. Problem Sensitivity
  2. Spatial Orientation
  3. Auditory Attention
  4. Control Precision
  5. Peripheral Vision

Tools & Equipment

  1. Personal Computer
  2. Telephone
  3. Variety of Tools
  4. Personal Protection Equipment
  5. Chemical Test Equipment
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