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Base pay range $28.34/hr - $33.22/hr
Summary The Boiler Plant Operator position is in the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Section of the Facilities Management Service Line – at the VHA Connecticut Healthcare System – Position at the Newington Campus.
Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 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; Interpret Instructions – Specifications (other than blueprint reading); Technical Practices. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience – including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies – knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training 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 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.
Duties
The incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, repairs, 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 plant.
In addition, the Boiler Plant has hot water generators and pumps that generate and circulate hot water for domestic use.
A heating system for Buildings 3–4–5–6–7 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 three oil/gas fire boilers are rated at 31,000 lbs steam per hour and are automatically controlled by combustion equipment – which consists of air‑fuel ratio controls, inlet and outlet controls.
In addition to the above responsibilities – the incumbent will also be required to monitor and operate the air‑conditioning plant.
Operate the Boiler Plant in a safe and economical manner to provide a continuous supply of steam to the station and adjust combustion controls and other controls when necessary.
Maintain log sheets by gathering operating data such as feedwater temperature, boiler pressure.
Make regular water tests, treat boiler feedwater with chemicals as required.
Perform preventive maintenance such as lubrication, adjustment, minor parts replacement, and necessary minor repairs designed to keep plant and equipment in good operating condition.
Perform general maintenance such as lubrication, adjustment, minor parts replacement, and necessary minor repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned: miscellaneous painting of equipment and utility lines; general cleaning of the boilers, equipment, utility lines, general areas, etc.
Monitors and places request to the Utility Systems Supervisor for fuel oil as needed during the heating season.
Incumbent has direct contact with vendors for all materials, supplies, and fuels required to maintain the Boiler Plant.
On occasion, shift coverage is such that two boiler plant operators are on the day shift.
When required, one Boiler Plant operator will be detailed to the HVAC Shop or Mechanical Maintenance Shop for maintenance and repair work throughout the facility.
Maintains and updates preventive maintenance procedures and inspections on a recurring basis for all equipment related to the Boiler Plant per VHA Directive 2003‑050.
When required on other than normal working hours of Facilities Management Service staff – the incumbent will receive emergency calls and will dispatch them to appropriate individuals as instructed by the Chief of FMS and outlined in FMS emergency call back procedures.
Work schedule: Full‑time (40 hours per week) – Various shifts available.
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, have good or corrected eyesight for observing water columns and gauges, and have good hearing for detecting noises that would indicate trouble.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
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Base pay range $28.34/hr - $33.22/hr
Summary The Boiler Plant Operator position is in the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Section of the Facilities Management Service Line – at the VHA Connecticut Healthcare System – Position at the Newington Campus.
Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 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; Interpret Instructions – Specifications (other than blueprint reading); Technical Practices. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience – including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies – knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training 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 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.
Duties
The incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, repairs, 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 plant.
In addition, the Boiler Plant has hot water generators and pumps that generate and circulate hot water for domestic use.
A heating system for Buildings 3–4–5–6–7 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 three oil/gas fire boilers are rated at 31,000 lbs steam per hour and are automatically controlled by combustion equipment – which consists of air‑fuel ratio controls, inlet and outlet controls.
In addition to the above responsibilities – the incumbent will also be required to monitor and operate the air‑conditioning plant.
Operate the Boiler Plant in a safe and economical manner to provide a continuous supply of steam to the station and adjust combustion controls and other controls when necessary.
Maintain log sheets by gathering operating data such as feedwater temperature, boiler pressure.
Make regular water tests, treat boiler feedwater with chemicals as required.
Perform preventive maintenance such as lubrication, adjustment, minor parts replacement, and necessary minor repairs designed to keep plant and equipment in good operating condition.
Perform general maintenance such as lubrication, adjustment, minor parts replacement, and necessary minor repairs.
Perform other duties as assigned: miscellaneous painting of equipment and utility lines; general cleaning of the boilers, equipment, utility lines, general areas, etc.
Monitors and places request to the Utility Systems Supervisor for fuel oil as needed during the heating season.
Incumbent has direct contact with vendors for all materials, supplies, and fuels required to maintain the Boiler Plant.
On occasion, shift coverage is such that two boiler plant operators are on the day shift.
When required, one Boiler Plant operator will be detailed to the HVAC Shop or Mechanical Maintenance Shop for maintenance and repair work throughout the facility.
Maintains and updates preventive maintenance procedures and inspections on a recurring basis for all equipment related to the Boiler Plant per VHA Directive 2003‑050.
When required on other than normal working hours of Facilities Management Service staff – the incumbent will receive emergency calls and will dispatch them to appropriate individuals as instructed by the Chief of FMS and outlined in FMS emergency call back procedures.
Work schedule: Full‑time (40 hours per week) – Various shifts available.
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, have good or corrected eyesight for observing water columns and gauges, and have good hearing for detecting noises that would indicate trouble.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
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