Boiler/Refrigeration Operators

Rochester, NY

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Type: Direct-Hire

Experience: 0

Category: Energy

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Job ID: 377788

Date Posted: 09/18/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/vyPvxX


Boiler / Refrigeration Operator

Location: Rochester, NY (on-site)
Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift (8-week rotation): 2 days (6:00am–
6:00pm), 2 nights (6:00pm–6:00am), then 4 days off
Direct Hire
Pay: $25–$43/hr

About the role

Join a large industrial utilities team supporting a well-established multi-building manufacturing/industrial campus in Rochester. You will operate and maintain industrial boilers, steam distribution, compressed air, industrial water systems, and refrigeration/water treatment equipment. Working hands-on in the plant and monitoring/adjusting systems through a DCS.

What you’ll do

  • Perform routine inspections of boiler room, refrigeration, and water treatment systems; document operating data; adjust controls as needed
  • Operate/monitor boilers, turbines, water treatment plant, and distribution systems in coordination with shift operations teams
  • Support repairs on equipment and distribution piping as needed
  • Sample/test chemical treatment systems and unload bulk chemicals
  • Support shutdowns/startups, including lockout/tagout (LO/TO)
  • Maintain equipment housekeeping and operability
  • Help develop/update standard operating procedures
  • Perform maintenance tasks as needed (refrigerant handling, leak repair, pump packing adjustments, etc.)
  • Support overhead distribution piping systems
  • Complete required recordkeeping/inspections and follow all safety protocols

What we’re looking for

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years in an operator/mechanic role (industrial environment preferred)
  • Working knowledge helpful in: refrigeration systems, cooling towers, water treatment, piping systems, building structures, steam turbines
  • Strong communication skills; able to work across all levels of an organization
  • Proficient with MS Office
  • Ability to learn industrial software quickly (examples used on site may include CMMS, compliance/tagging tools, DCS/HMI platforms, and historian software; expected ramp-up ~3–4 months)
  • Valid driver’s license with proof of insurance

Licensing / certifications (must obtain after hire)

  • City of Rochester S-3 Stationary Engineer License within 14 months
  • City of Rochester R-4 Refrigeration Operator License within 18 months
  • NYSDOH 2a Water Treatment Operator certification within 16 months
  • US EPA Universal Refrigerant Handling certification within 12 months

Work environment & physical requirements

  • Work in hot/cold ambient conditions at times; moderate plant noise levels
  • Travel between buildings on a large industrial campus; appropriate PPE required
  • Occasional bending/walking/carrying equipment; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to work the rotating shift schedule described above

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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