HQF Steam Plant Mechanic

HQF Steam Plant Mechanic

Salt Lake City, UT, United States

On-site

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Job Description

The purpose of this position is to "seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion" by operating the boilers, and steam equipment in our facilities in an effective, efficient, and safe manner and to provide steam and hot water to Headquarters Facilities. This is an individual contributor role.

Pay range for this position: 40.00 - 44.00/hr depending on experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, replace, troubleshoot, overhaul, and maintain boilers, boiler controls, boiler safety devices, boiler chemical pumps, boiler chemical lines, piping, valves, steam traps, regulators, steam generators, non-electric pumps, steam systems, condensate systems, humidity systems plus all other equipment for production and delivery of steam and hot water energy to help maintain effective, efficient and a safe environment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on boilers, including annual overhauls, steam traps, regulators, non-electric pumps, valves, piping, steam generators, chemical pumps and feed lines.
• Understand the chemistry of boiler water and be able to test and maintain critical chemical levels to keep the boiler and piping protected from scale, corrosion, caustic embrittlement, and carryover.
• Work safely with boilers and steam equipment and understand the hazard or working with boilers and both high-and low-pressure steam, making safety a priority.
• Use power tools, work from a ladder, work in confined spaces, work in high temperature and noisy boiler rooms, can lift 50lbs., and work standing for extended periods of time.
• Work from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings to build or repair piping and equipment.
• May work with architects, engineers and vendors to research problems and identify parts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Journeyman license/ certification

• Five years journeyman level experience in a related field (plumbing, electrical, HVACR, or controls).

• Complete and become certified in the Boiler 1 training from GCAP within 3 years of working as a steam mechanic while working in the position.

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in steam boiler plant operation.

• Demonstrates a knowledge of boiler operation, the steam cycle, the boiler’s sequence of operations and safety, understands steam and condensate systems.

• A welding background is helpful.

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English for general communication, video training, and safety.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to pass all required safety and equipment certifications.

• Computer experience is needed for trainings and time entry.

• Must be able to work as a team.

• Must be able to lift objects weighing 50 lbs.

• Must be able to fit into confined spaces such as manholes, crawl spaces, boilers, etc.

• About Us

• Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

• Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

• Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

• Job Identification

• 378156

• Job Category

• ST - Skilled Trades

• Posting Date

• 09/25/2026, 04:00 PM

• Locations

• 40 N 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, US

• On-site

• Apply Before

• 10/12/2026, 01:55 AM

• Job Schedule

• Full time

• Regular or Temporary

• Regular

• Worker Type

• Employee

• Number of Openings

• 1

• Worthiness Qualification

• Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.

• Posting Notice/More Info

• Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.