The Boiler Plant Operator is assigned to the Main Boiler Plant, Plant Operations Section of the Engineering Service at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center. The Incumbent is required to stand eight hour watch shifts, on any of the tours of duty involved in the twenty-four hour, seven day per week operation on a rotating basis.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the operation of the boiler, auxiliary machinery, instruments, controls, recorders, well water console and all other plant equipment. Responsible for preventive maintenance required to keep the equipment in continuous service. Preventive maintenance checks includes periodic checks of machinery, equipment and lubrication of machinery and equipment to reduce wear and preserve parts. Knowledge of equipment testing and adjusting to maintain proper boiler plant operations. Ability to detect minor leaks or faulty parts in the system and to make minor repairs as necessary. Operator is solely in charge of the main boiler plant on any watch or shift the operator is assigned to. Plant Operator keeps daily log books, log sheets and takes reading and sounding for report purposes. Required to utilize tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, saws, tube cleaning equipment, ladders, chain hoists and electrical testing motors in the performance of duties. Required to use all size pipe wrenches and other plumbing/steam fitter functions necessary for proper plant maintenance. Plant Operator receives fuel oil. Required to mix chemicals for boiler water treatment, regrind and repack valves, and other similar duties involved in the preventive maintenance of boiler plant. Knowledge of simple and complex mathematical problems pertaining to fuel combustion, steam generation, boiler water analysis, chemical treatment of water and other mathematical problems pertaining to proper plant operations. Ability to read and understand sketches and blueprints of plumbing and electrical systems. Operator must remain constantly alert to the possibility of leaks in steam, fuel and water systems. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, Weekends and Holidays. Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD03119A Physical Requirements: The Boiler Plant Operator's duties may also include the lifting and carrying of tools and heavy equipment up and down ladders, scaffolds and gratings. The Boiler Plant Operator must also be able to rig scaffolds, carry long ladders to perform maintenance or repairs to valve fittings, pipes, etc. The Plant Operator may also be required to stand for long periods of time while performing maintenance, inspections, or repairs necessary for proper plant operation. While there is little physical discomfort to the Plant Operator during normal watch conditions, the possibility always exists of boiler explosion, steam line rupture, fire, etc. The Plant Operator will also be required to leave the plant during. all weather conditions to receive fuel oil.

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, 12/20/2023. 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, RepairMeasuring InstrumentsWithout 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: The position requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. The person in this position may work from ladders and scaffolding. When operating equipment, the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching, bending, turning, and moving of hands, arms, feet, legs, and by the vibration and jerking of the equipment. The worker carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds. The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy, with inadequate lighting, heat, or ventilation. The worker is subject to cuts, abrasions, irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and the hazards of operating power tools and equipment. Discomfort may be encountered with wearing protective clothing, gloves, or eye goggles or while working in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Sharon Sawyer
• Phone: 585-305-2679
• Email: [email protected]