How to hire a boiler technician

How to hire a boiler technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step boiler technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a boiler technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new boiler technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the boiler technician you need to hire. Certain boiler technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a boiler technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a boiler technician that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of boiler technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Boiler Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Boiler Technician	Stationary engineers and boiler operators control stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or for industrial purposes.	$14-31
   Shift Engineer	A shift engineer conducts maintenance operations and ensures a company's engineering policies are upheld. They supervise a team, perform preventative maintenance, take orders, keep records, and control inventory... Show more	$30-61
   Watch Engineer	A watch engineer designs and develops equipment according to project concepts and requirements. Although their responsibilities vary upon their industry or company of employment, it typically includes conducting research and analyses to establish plans, produce prototypes, create and implement test structures, troubleshoot problems, and develop strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$30-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Steam Boilers
   • HVAC
   • Hand Tools
   • Mechanical Systems
   • Plumbing
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • PLC
   • Hot Water
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Control Systems
   • Pump Repair
   • Air Compressors
   • Safety Valves
   • Water Pumps

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   Responsibilities:

   • Wire panels, install conduit, replace fixtures and some PLC experience.
   • Help the HVAC install roof top units and replace fans, motors, compressors.
   • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on blowers, pumps, valves, and compressors.
   • Experience in the planned repair of water tube boilers, feed pumps, and forced-draft blowers.
   • Do fabrications on other plant equipment such as evaporators, hot breaks, conveyers and condensers.
   • Serve as a part-time technician performing various plumbing duties such as installation and repair of sewer drain lines and water lines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your boiler technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A boiler technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, boiler technicians' average salary in arkansas is 59% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level boiler technicians earn 55% less than senior-level boiler technicians.
   • Certifications. A boiler technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a boiler technician's salary.

   Average boiler technician salary

   $45,568yearly

   $21.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level boiler technician salary

   $30,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a boiler technician job description

   A boiler technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a boiler technician job description:

   Boiler technician job description example

   Select Comfort Systems is currently hiring for a full-time Boiler Service Technician / Boiler Technician to troubleshoot and repair our customers' residential and commercial HVAC units, boilers, and associated systems in the West Valley City, UT area. This HVAC position typically works a flexible schedule that includes 8-hour shifts with on-call duties . We pay our Boiler Service Technician / Boiler Technicians a competitive hourly pay of $28.00 - $35.00 per hour. Don't let us forget to mention we are providing a $3,000 signing bonus, paid after 90 days of employment .

   In addition to competitive pay and our exceptional culture , we offer our technicians the following benefits:

   • Health, dental, life, & vision
   • Paid time off (PTO)
   • 401(k) with company match
   • Company vehicle
   • Cell phone reimbursement
   • Referral incentives
   • Tuition reimbursement

   Additionally, we provide a flexible spending account and paid tuition

   So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application . We hope to meet you soon!

   
   

   ABOUT SELECT COMFORT SYSTEMS

   At Select Comfort Systems we are focused on exceeding the expectations of our customers when it comes to their residential and commercial HVAC needs. We pride ourselves in providing reliable HVAC solutions and exceptional work in the Salt Lake and Park City areas. Whether we are servicing or installing our customers' heating and cooling systems, or simply completing routine maintenance, we do everything with professionalism and expertise. Our customers feel comfortable and confident with the services and products we provide.

   Our success as a company is solely dependent on our trained employees who take personal ownership of their work and seek to outshine the rest in all that they do. We want our team to feel supported and encouraged to grow in their careers , so we are happy to provide continual learning experiences as well as excellent pay and benefits ! Our upbeat and professional work environment means our employees enjoy coming to work each day and desire to contribute to the team.

   
   

   OUR IDEAL BOILER SERVICE TECHNICIAN / BOILER TECHNICIAN

   • Career-minded - Looking for more than just a job
   • Dependable - Reliable, shows up on time and prepared
   • Takes pride in your work - Pays close attention to detail and goes above and beyond
   • Team player - Works well with others
   • Respectful - Treats others with kindness and dignity

   If this sounds like you, keep reading!

   
   

   REQUIREMENTS FOR A BOILER SERVICE TECHNICIAN / BOILER TECHNICIAN

   • 3+ years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing both residential and commercial boilers
   • High school diploma or equivalent
   • Valid driver's license and insurable record

   Two years of technical school, community college, or trade school is preferred . If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our team as a Boiler Service Technician / Boiler Technician!

   Location: 84119

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5. Post your job

   To find boiler technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any boiler technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level boiler technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your boiler technician job on Zippia to find and recruit boiler technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit boiler technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new boiler technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect boiler technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new boiler technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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