The Primary Purpose of the Position is the operation and operational maintenance of single and multiple fuel water or fire tube boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. The Organizational Location of the Position is at the Temple or Waco campus, Engineering Service, Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX.

Duties

Works with and assists operators in the operation of the plant in such manner as to produce the required amount of steam and obtain maximum combustion efficiency. Boilers operated at this level require constant attention to maintain efficiency and control. The formation of pollutants changes boiler loads from one boiler to another to cope with emergency conditions and/or prevent a major breakdown or accident. Monitors electronic control boards, operating machinery, instruments and control equipment and makes demand adjustments in order to maintain adequate pressures, temperatures, steam flows, maximum combustion and supplies of fuel, air and water mixtures and to comply with EPA and State air pollution control requirements. Exercises knowledge in the maintenance of plant and possess the skill to start up from cold start through normal operations and to shutdown boiler as necessary. Operates auxiliary equipment such as centrifugal pumps, water softeners, compressors, surge tanks and deaerators. Collects samples of boiler water and exercises skill in performing tests to determine chemical content, determines treatment necessary to control corrosion and scale formation in the distribution system. Performs adjustments, installation maintenance, and repairs during operational and non-operational season, such as painting boiler rooms and equipment. Cleans boilers, furnaces, packs pumps and valves, etc. Repairs motorized valves. Disassembles, cleans, checks for worn or broken parts such as gears, bearings gaskets, etc., and replaces parts as required. Repairs and replaces pins, heat plates, and gear equipment. Cleans, repairs, or replaces fans. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630 Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Boiler Plant Worker/PD00433A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/15/2023. 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 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: Heavy Lifting (45 pounds and over), pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, etc. Exposure to various contagion's and infections is a constant hazard as is the danger of cuts and stabs from glass, metal objects and needles found in soiled linen, electrical shocks in equipment and slips on wet floors. Skin rashes and allergies due to chemicals are possible. Incumbent is exposed to hot and humid conditions. Incumbent is exposed to possibility of bruises and minor burns resulting from carts and machinery, and presence of hot steam pipes. The work affects the accuracy, quality and quantity of linens or services within and outside the service.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]