Located within the VAHCS in Sheridan, Wyoming under the Facilities Management Service (FMS), Boiler Plant section and serves as a Boiler Plant Operator (BPO). The purpose of the position is to perform a wide variety of operational tasks on 2 to 4 high pressure boilers operating on natural gas or fuel oil, and their corresponding ancillary equipment. The work performed includes consistent monitoring, data collection, and required maintenance and repairs when necessary.
Duties include but are not limited to: Operates, Maintains and Repairs Boilers Performs work involving mechanical skill to troubleshoot, repair, service and determine the cause of malfunctions Conduct functional and performance tests on completed work Diagnose, repair, and overhaul various auxiliary equipment Maintain, repair and install various types of technically complex heavy duty type valves and equipment Operates, Maintains and Repairs Boilers and associated equipment Work Schedule: M-S, Shift work/variable schedule Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD14448A Physical Requirements: Frequently work in confined or hot and dusty areas in and around boilers and equipment.
Requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted. Occasionally, and with assistance, carries items weighing over 40 pounds. Works from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and elevated catwalks. Work may be at or above ground level.
Submits to an annual physical examination (VA handbook 5019, part II, Appendix A, paragraph 4). Working Conditions: Works inside and outside at heights up to 50 feet. Subject to extreme temperature changes from a +105 to a -40 degrees. Subject to high noise level which requires wearing of hearing protection. Work dirty, greasy, hot, cold and wet.
Employee is subject to cuts, bruises, traffic hazards and is exposed to danger from boiler explosion, high temperature water and steam lines, electrical shock, falls, burns, scalds, chemicals, broken bones, explosive chemical, gas and oil fumes. Other Significant Facts: Incumbent must report for work during periods of hazardous road and weather conditions. Work is performed on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year basis.
Incumbent could be subjected to hazards normally encountered in the trade. This position requires working rotating shifts and overtime.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $32.56 – $37.99/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-17.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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