What Makes a Great Boiler Tech (It’s Not Just Tools)
“If it doesn’t light you up to help people, this isn’t your trade.”
In this clip, the crew lays out the real traits of a great boiler technician—initiative, independence, love of fixing things, and a service-first mindset—plus a quick reminder to “never forget where you came from.
What you’ll learn
The core mindset that separates great techs from good ones
Why initiative + independence matter in the field
How purpose and service fuel long careers in boilers
A humility check that keeps confidence from turning into arrogance
Chapters
0:00 Cold open — humility reminder
0:10 The trait checklist (initiative, independence)
0:45 Do you love fixing things?
1:30 Purpose & service: why this work matters
2:45 Is this trade for you?
Want to level up your skills? Check out Boiler University (in-person & online): BoilerUniversity.com
More from WARE: WAREinc.com | BoilerWAREhouse.com
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#BoilerTech #SkilledTrades #IndustrialMaintenance #BoilerRoom #Steam #HVAC #Troubleshooting #BoilerUniversity #WAREBoilers
In this clip, the crew lays out the real traits of a great boiler technician—initiative, independence, love of fixing things, and a service-first mindset—plus a quick reminder to “never forget where you came from.
What you’ll learn
The core mindset that separates great techs from good ones
Why initiative + independence matter in the field
How purpose and service fuel long careers in boilers
A humility check that keeps confidence from turning into arrogance
Chapters
0:00 Cold open — humility reminder
0:10 The trait checklist (initiative, independence)
0:45 Do you love fixing things?
1:30 Purpose & service: why this work matters
2:45 Is this trade for you?
Want to level up your skills? Check out Boiler University (in-person & online): BoilerUniversity.com
More from WARE: WAREinc.com | BoilerWAREhouse.com
👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and drop your questions for a chance to be featured in a future episode.
#BoilerTech #SkilledTrades #IndustrialMaintenance #BoilerRoom #Steam #HVAC #Troubleshooting #BoilerUniversity #WAREBoilers
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