Canton Boiler Operator

Canton Boiler Operator

Salary

$21.65 - $28.94 Hourly

Location

218 Cleveland Ave. SW, Canton, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

M92-26

Department

Building Maintenance

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Wage Information

Salary Range: $21.65 - 28.94/hour (+$10 - $20/hour in benefits)

Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Interested in this position? Please submit your application through governmentjobs.com/careers/cantonohio by clicking the "Apply" button on the posting. Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid drivers license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

This is an open examination. To be eligible for this examination applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and be at least 18 years of age.

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Boiler Operator/HVAC Technician is responsible for attending to the heating boilers, air handling, and air conditioning equipment, and maintaining controls and safety devices. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work for the purpose of building maintenance. The individual works under the supervision of the Superintendent of Building Maintenance and/or a designee.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of building maintenance, repairs and improvements of City buildings offices and equipment. Must possess a valid Ohio Boiler Operators License at all times.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Operates and maintains building heating and air conditioning systems. Follows a preventative maintenance program for boilers, air handling and air conditioning equipment. Cleans, services and makes repairs to boiler controls. Lubricates motors, adjusts fan belts; maintains boiler water treatment and air conditioning water treatment. Makes necessary and required inspections. Performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in City Buildings, including but not limited to: repairing, remodeling by reading blue prints, and general cleaning; electrical and plumbing repairs, painting, carpentry and masonry work. Maintains building security. Assists other employees of the departmental staff in performing custodial and janitorial duties. Oversees various janitorial work. Issues supplies as necessary. Performs other related maintenance as directed. Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

A valid Ohio Boiler Operators license or HVAC certification required. Knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain air conditioning and building equipment. Ability to recognize possible trouble in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems of the building. Ability to use small hand tools. Ability to work independently, without constant supervision. Knowledge of and ability to perform small electrical and plumbing repairs, painting, carpentry, and minor masonry work. Ability to move and lift various tools and equipment. Ability to read instructions, diagrams, manuals, blueprints and other documents. Ability to write and communicate verbally. Ability to work with mathematical computations. Ability to walk, climb ladders, bend, stop, and stand for extended periods of time. Skills in organization and accuracy in keeping records of work completed and procedures performed. Ability to lead and supervise custodial staff. Must possess a valid Ohio Drivers license at all times.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Associates degree or certificate in HVAC required and three (3) years experience with the operation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment, controls and safety devices; experience in all phases of building repair and remodeling; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Testing Information

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATION BE RECEIVED NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORADANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

Repeating an Exam: Per OAC Rule 123: 1-9-01, an applicant who has competed in a civil service examination cannot repeat that examination or take an examination for the same classification within FOUR MONTHS from the date of original examination, unless an alternative form of examination is given, or unless other standards are specified in the examination announcement.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the list for a period of one (1) year.

Additional Information

• DISCLAIMER*

All applicants should receive an email from noreply@governmentjobs.com confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at jobs@cantonohio.gov to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS

As provided in ORC 124.23C, any person who has completed service in the uniformed services, who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service, and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 - Long version), and upon this filing, the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, including the Ohio National Guard, who successfully completes the member's initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the person's total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

BY ORDER OF THE CANTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Anna M. Moeglin, Interim Director

City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.

Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click here to access the benefits flyers.

01

Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card? (Must attach valid permanent resident card when completing application to qualify).

• Yes
• No

02

Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Ohio drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid Ohio Boiler Operators License or HVAC certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have an associates degree or certificate in HVAC and three (3) years experience with the operation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment, controls and safety devices; experience in all phases of building repair and remodeling; OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you tested for this position with the City of Canton in the last 4 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Canton

Department Building Maintenance Address 218 Cleveland Ave SW

Canton, Ohio, 44702