Boiler Plant Operator
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Summary
This position of Boiler Plant Operator is in the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Section of the Facilities Management Service at a VISN 1 Medical Center.
Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
The incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation minor repair lubrication and adjustment of the Boiler Plant equipment. The equipment maintained and operated consists of three water tube high pressure steam boilers in the central heating addition the Boiler Plant has hot water generators and pumps that generate and circulate hot water for domestic use; a heating system; and a pumping system for pumping city water to the receiving tanks. The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of this equipment while on duty The oil/gas fire boilers are rated at 31000 lbs. steam per hour and are automatically controlled by combustion equipment which consists of air fuel ratio controls inlet and outlet controls pressure and fuel oil temperature controls. Works on a changing shift basis as established by the supervisor.
The Incumbent must be experienced in the operation of high-pressure boilers. This position requires considerable responsibility and a high degree of skill judgment experience and ability to insure the safe and efficient operation of plant operation. Must understand good combustion control to insure efficient operation. Carelessness could cause serious damage to high valued boilers air conditioning chillers and auxiliary equipment. The incumbent is responsible for operating various computer based environmental control systems i.e. Johnson Controls Metasys etc. which monitors and controls 80 percent of the hospitals heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) / humidity control systems. During the assigned shift the incumbent is responsible for providing a continuous supply of steam to the hospital. Will be required to work shifts without supervision. This will be on the 12:00 midnight to 8:00 A.M. shift and the 4:00 P.M. to 12:00 midnight shift. Nature and degree of responsibility for making judgments and decisions. Guidance is received from the supervisor. Instructions procedures and recommendations are general in nature. Work is only occasionally spot checked. Operates systems makes decisions and implements procedures to provide an uninterrupted supply of steam to this facility.
Preferred Experience: High pressure steam boiler plant operation.
Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts
Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD478-03169A
Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be physically able to do a considerable amount of walking standing climbing ladders and stairs crawling inside of tight spaces such as boilers and heavy lifting. Must be able to work in bent prone or crouched positions; must have good or corrected eye sight for observing water columns and gauges; must have good hearing for detecting noises that would indicate trouble with boilers A/C chiller and auxiliary equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent is subject to high temperatures within the Boiler Plant during all seasons of the year. Is subject to cuts burns and bruises smoke and gas fumes and elevated noise levels. Some of the work accomplished is strenuous and is at times greasy and dirty.
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; including Resume Transcripts etc. is required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
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Qualifications
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
- Dexterity and Safety
- Equipment Assembly Installation Repair
- Operation of Equipment/Machinery
- Technical Practices
- Without more than normal supervision
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) for more information.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Ammonia Refrigeration
- Assembly Experience
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Refrigeration
- Boiler
- Hazmat
- Troubleshooting
