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Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic in Beltsville, MD

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Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic in Beltsville, MD 608 Views Posted:

Thursday, December 5, 2024

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Beltsville Agricultural Research Center EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Accepting applications until 11:59 pm 12/18/2024 Apply online to USAJobs.gov at --

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/819789800 Job Summary

Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic WG-10 Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center In this position, you will maintain, operate, inspect, repair, and complete other jobs for 70 buildings housing multiple steam boilers, water boilers, hot air furnaces, and associated equipment. Major Duties

Maintain two second grade power plants, as well as six third grade or lower plants ranging from 499 horsepower to 30 horsepower. Monitor, adjust, and control all phases of boiler plant operations. Run tests on boiler water and determine amounts of treatment to be injected to keep within predetermined limits. Train operators and/or lower graded workers in specific methods of operation, repair, and maintenance. Inspect boilers, auxiliary equipment, and steam lines for operation and preventive maintenance purposes. Record readings of electrical and fuel meters and weather charts, as required, during the shift. Overhaul and repair boilers and boiler plant equipment. Requirements for the Position

Motor Vehicle Drivers License. Qualified Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License by state of MD, Dept. of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers. Must have proof of current license and/or certification. For best consideration, your resume and responses should demonstrate significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. You must have the ability to perform the duties of a Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic 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, religious, spiritual, community, student, social. Volunteer work

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