The San Francisco VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full time Boiler Plant Operator position, located in the Operations Section within Engineering Service. This position falls under the general supervision of the Utilities Supervisor with work subject to review for quality, timeliness, completeness and adherence to policies, priorities, project schedules and detailed work plans.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Responsible for safe operation of the central boilers and associated auxiliary equipment in accordance with VHA Directive. Follows all safety procedures in the lighting off, operating, securing, testing and maintenance of the boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Operates all support equipment - Deaerator Tank, Condensate Storage Tanks, associated pumps, chemical injection systems, pneumatic air systems, and their associated controls. Expected to perform specialized combustion techniques and adjustment to control chemical pollution in gas emission and maintain combustion efficiency. Required to attend formal and on the job training as needed for each piece of equipment to obtain and maintain qualifications. Performs hourly inspections of operating equipment and records diesel fuel tank levels and fuel usage daily. Routinely use computer skills for Windows-based systems, for communicating, planned maintenance procedures, log maintenance, and must check and respond to their Outlook based VHA E-mail daily. Must be able to operate the boilers under normal and emergency conditions in a safe and reasonable manner with little or no immediate supervisory direction. While on duty, the incumbent may not leave the boiler plant unattended, a qualified boiler operator is required to be on site at all times. Work Schedule: Hours Vary - 80 hours per pay period Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD01099A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/22/2023. 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 SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical Practices 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. Physical Requirements: At times, the work will require some strenuous physical exertion for prolonged periods such as standing, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and frequently lifting heavy items such as pumps, motors, and bags of chemicals, etc. The position requires the employee to sometimes work under conditions of abnormal temperature, wet and dirty conditions and in very confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment and awkward positions during periodic equipment cleaning and inspection. The Incumbent is required to have an annual employee physical to rule out any disqualifying conditions and is automatically enrolled in the Hearing Conservation Program.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Francisco VA Medical Center 4150 Clement Street San Francisco, CA 94121 US
• Name: Sara Flores
• Phone: (269) 873-3561
• Email: [email protected]