Utility Plant Operator: Steam & Chiller Systems

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Utility Systems Operator at Richmond VA Medical Center. The role covers operation and maintenance of a high‑pressure boiler plant and allied systems, with responsibilities spanning boilers, chillers, pumps, and air systems.

The position requires troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and documentation of activities within the facility utility management plan.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and operations of high-pressure steam boilers, centrifugal electrical driven chillers, medical air vacuum systems, fire pumps, domestic water, booster pumps, systems and boilers with reheat systems.

Responsibilities

• Check equipment for mechanical failures and diagnose issues with test equipment.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance and document activities for medical lab and facility systems.
• Operate, overhaul, install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment in the utility plant.
• Work requires climbing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds and operating across various shifts.

Skills

Boiler plant operations

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Utility Systems Operator at Richmond VA Medical Center. The role covers operation and maintenance of a high‑pressure boiler plant and allied systems, with responsibilities spanning boilers, chillers, pumps, and air systems.

The position requires troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and documentation of activities within the facility utility management plan.