Boiler Technician

Build Your Future with Ahern Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive? With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability and support.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Boiler Technician to support our projects throughout the North Central region of Wisconsin, including Stevens Point, Wausau, and surrounding areas. Here’s what you can expect when you work at Ahern: Top-of-the-Line Tools & Technology : We provide you with cutting-edge, new tools to help you excel Safety First : Your well-being is our top priority.

We’re committed to ensuring every employee leaves work as healthy as they arrived Exceptional Work Environment : You’ll work on exciting, hands-on projects that make a real difference - saving lives, protecting the environment, and ensuring personal comfort and well-being Perks You Can See : As you progress in your career, field employees receive personalized, regularly upgraded Ahern vehicles (with your name on them!)

This is just one of the many perks you have to look forward to How will you contribute? In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of steam systems within industrial and commercial environments. You will inspect, test, maintain, and repair boilers and associated equipment, continuously monitoring system performance to uphold safety and efficiency standards.

Using technical drawings and diagnostic tools, you will identify and resolve mechanical and system issues, performing both preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on boilers, pumps, valves, piping, and steam systems. You will ensure full compliance with CSD1 regulations, state boiler codes, and union safety standards, while maintaining accurate maintenance logs and documentation.

Working collaboratively with engineers and plant personnel, you will help optimize system performance and respond effectively to emergency calls and system shutdowns as needed. What you need to qualify? Completion of a Steamfitter or Pipefitter Apprenticeship Program (union preferred) Active membership in, or ability to join, the local Steamfitters Union Understanding of high-pressure steam systems is preferred, and the ability to read blueprints is required Minimum 5 years of experience working with industrial/commercial boiler systems Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in confined or elevated spaces Comfortable working in high-temperature environments Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods Compensation & Benefits Wages and benefits per Steamfitters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid training and advancement opportunities Overtime opportunities By joining Ahern, you’ll gain the stability of a company that’s been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success.

Don’t settle for just any job - experience what it’s like to work for the best! Ahern is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.