Boiler Plant Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center in Leeds, MA, is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator for the Facilities Management Service Line. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position requiring the ability to operate and maintain boiler plant equipment and follow detailed instructions.

Applicants should show evidence of training or experience related to boiler operations and safety, as the selection emphasizes qualification standards and proper execution of duties under supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to operate boiler plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boiler plant equipment in a Veterans Health Administration facility.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks per standard operating procedures.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety equipment

Follow instructions

Technical practices

Job description

This Boiler Plant Operator position is in Facilities Management Service Line at the Edward P. Boland VA Medical Center, located in Leeds MA. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week.

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 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) 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.