The position is organizationally located in the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center's (MC), Facilities Engineering Service, General Utilities Section under the direct supervision of the Section's Maintenance Foreman. The boiler plant is a 24 hours a day operation. The Boiler Plant Operator is a key position in maintaining the safe, uninterrupted operations of the boiler plant, which is a very complex, potentially dangerous and critically needed resource of the Medical Center.

Duties

responsible for general maintenance and operation of the boiler plant work is assigned on a long-term, as well as on a day-to-day basis performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs boilers, safety devices, pumps and other equipment throughout the boiler plant prepares the boilers for safety inspections exercise judgment in prioritizing assignments unless otherwise directed by work leader or supervisor responsible to run the Boiler Plant and auxiliary equipment to insure a continuous flow of steam at the proper pressure make constant observations throughout the Plant read gauges and panel boards to determine the demanded steam load, and the subsequent operating limits checks fuel flow, boiler water feed tank and pump operations, boiler water level, chemical condition of boiler water for proper treatment to control scale, corrosion and makes decisions on turning on pumps to control water level in water towers. responsible for the operations of four (4) sets of boiler controls; each boiler has one (1) set of combustion control instruments and an interlock safety procedure control system, fuel oil pumps, boiler feed water pumps, feed water heater, de-aerating tank for preheating feed water and removing dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide from the feed water, surge tank for receiving condensate return from buildings, and regenerating type water softeners. follow closing procedures, fill boiler manual and run hydrostatic test, followed by pressure test after start-up and before placing boiler back on line assist Chemical Company representative in taking water samples each month in conjunction with required tests responsible for cleaning duties such as washing down floors, sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing of all tile floors, cleaning all sinks, chemical test station and other areas, pipes, tanks, and boiler tops; and all other duties as prescribed by the Boiler Plant Work Leader Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 4:00 pm - 12:30 am, 12:00 am - 8:30 am, rotating shifts and weekends. Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD00681A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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 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)Measurement and LayoutOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWithout 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Incumbent is frequently subject to very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous conditions. They must be in satisfactory physical and mental condition and fit for duty at all times. The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. They often work in portions of the utility systems requiring attention that are cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The Incumbent must be capable accessing the water side and the fire box of the water tube boilers. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 80 pounds. Incumbent must possess valid state driver's license. Working Conditions: Exposed to a full array of weather conditions. Subject to danger of falling when working from ladders or hydraulic lifts. Exposed to dust/dirt. Work is performed mostly in an operating boiler plant with some work outside. Work is often dirty, dusty, and greasy. The incumbent is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders, temperature extremes, noise, and bad weather conditions. The incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bones, and burns. They are subject to asbestos exposure and chemicals which can cause burns or irritation to the skin. Some duties may require incumbent to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable. *****All required documentation must be uploaded before the announcement closes, to support eligibility.**** Failure to submit documentation will constitute the application being categorized as incomplete and therefore ineligible for referral.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 US
• Name: Katrina Paul
• Phone: (412) 822-3584
• Email: [email protected]