Boiler Field Technician – Stockton, CA – Up to $70/hr + Union Pension + Benefits + Company Vehicle
About the Opportunity:
A leading boiler service and retrofit provider is seeking an experienced Boiler Field Technician to join its team serving the Greater Northern California region. This company is known for its steam system expertise, long-standing customer relationships, and commitment to technical excellence.
This is a field-based role working on advanced boiler controls and burner systems across healthcare, food processing, government, industrial, and commercial facilities. A company vehicle, union pension, and full family benefits are offered.
Location:
- Based in Stockton, CA
- Travel Radius: Typically within 70 miles; rare overnight travel
Position Details:
- Title: Boiler Field Technician (a.k.a. Fully Metered Technician)
- Status: Full-Time | Union Shop (Boilermakers Local 549)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Pay: Up to $70/hour (negotiable for the right candidate)
- Bonus: Yearly performance-based bonuses
- Overtime: Eligible
- Medical & Dental: 100% Covered for employees and dependents
- Vision: Employee responsibility
- Time Off: 2 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays, 3 sick days
- Retirement: Union Pension Plan
- Tools & Tech: Company laptop, phone, and tools provided
- Vehicle: Company vehicle and fuel card provided (take-home allowed)
Key Responsibilities:
- Service and calibrate 3-element feedwater control systems for boiler applications
- Troubleshoot, tune, install, and calibrate fully metered boiler control systems
- Diagnose, repair, and install O₂ trim systems across varied equipment
- Install and service SCR systems, evaluating application needs and compliance
- Interpret, adjust, and troubleshoot block logic programming for boiler systems
- Maintain and calibrate draft control systems
- Restore communication between control devices and systems
- Service and repair all types of burner systems (premix, staged, rapid mix)
- Travel locally to customer sites across Northern/Central California
Ideal Candidate:
- 5+ years of experience with boiler systems and burner management
- 3+ years working with multiple combustion methods (premix, staged, etc.)
- Familiarity with PLCs and block logic systems
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting background in boiler environments
- Willingness to join or maintain union membership (Boilermakers Local 549)
- Comfortable with travel and hands-on field service work
Industries Served:
- Healthcare, Food Processing, Government, Breweries
- Manufacturing, Industrial, Multi-Family, Hospitality, Nurseries
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced boiler technician looking for long-term growth, high compensation, union benefits, and the chance to work with a tight-knit, skilled technical team.