Steam Fireman II – 2 Openings (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Salary: $2,180224.80 42 Biweekly

Job Number: AFSCME-26-118

Opening Date:
02/03/2026

Closing Date: 2/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

About Holyoke Community
College:

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art
technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural
activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college’s strongest assets continue to be
an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have
created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today’s
challenges.

Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness,
Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do
together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

Incumbents of positions in this series operate boilers and related equipment; read meters and
gauges at specified intervals; open and close valves and adjust controls; check/monitor operating systems to detect faulty operating
equipment, etc.; clean, maintain and/or lubricate power plant and related auxiliary equipment; record data and maintain logs on such matters
as temperatures, fuel consumption etc.; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to operate power
plant equipment to provide a constant source of steam energy to users, as well as steam-turbine driven auxiliary
equipment.

• Operates boilers and related auxiliary equipment which requires a 2nd Class Fireman’s
  license to operate and fire high pressure boilers by regulating controls, opening and closing valves, etc. in accordance with standard
  operating instruction and procedures and safety regulations.
• Reads meters and gauges at specified intervals to ensure proper
  temperature, pressure, fuel levels, water levels, etc.
• Opens and closes valves and adjust controls to regulate fuel flow, airflow,
  water level, steam pressure, etc. to ensure safe and efficient operation of boilers.
• Checks/monitors operating systems to detect
  faulty operating equipment, to determine necessary repairs, to notify appropriate personnel and/or to determine when to shut system
  down.
• Cleans, maintains and/or lubricates power plant and related auxiliary equipment such as burners, pumps, filters, etc. to
  ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Performs minor repairs and/or adjust power plant and related auxiliary equipment using hand
  tools in order to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Records data and maintains logs on such matters as temperatures, fuel
  consumption, meter and gauge readings, etc.
• Performs related duties such as maintaining cleanliness of work areas; verifying receipt
  of fuel; directing fuel deliverers to proper storage areas; and attending training programs as required. Instructs students in the use of
  electronic equipment, safety measures, etc.
• Check and/or monitor air conditioning and/or ventilation systems in order to ensure safe
  and efficient operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Possession of a current and valid First Class Steam Fireman’s license issued by the
  Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Knowledge of the methods and
  techniques of operating auxiliary steam turbines up to 50 HP.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing
  and operating coal, gas and oil-fired boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of operation of a
  baghouse (computer-operated pollution control device necessary to protect the environment from the harmful effects of coal-burning boiler
  emissions).
• Knowledge of the proper methods of completing logs and records.
• Ability to maintain and repair boilers and
  turbines.
• Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees of lesser grade.

A full list of duties and
requirements can be found on the Massachusetts Human Resources Division Job Specifications: Classification Specification under the “Steam
Fireman” series.

Equivalency Statement:
We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the
qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities
of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Full-Time, AFSCME Unit Position:

Bi-Weekly salary: $2,180224.80 42 (Grade 16), plus a
comprehensive State benefits package.
Hours: 40 hours per week, weekend hours may be required.
Second (2nd)
Shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Third (3rd) Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Additional Details:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references. In your cover letter,
please note your shift preference.

Disability Accommodations:

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of
reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please
contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check:

• Employment is
  contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information)
  and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is
  not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender
identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other
applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints
concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX
Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States
Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

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