The Plant Operator is assigned to the Main Boiler Plant, Plant Operations Section, Engineering Service at the Northport, NY VAMC.
The Plant Operator 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. In the event of an emergency, the Plant Operator may be recalled to duty, and/or may be required to remain on duty in the absence of the scheduled operator.
Regardless of the tour of duty the operator is assigned to, the operator has complete responsibility for the operation of the boiler, auxiliary machinery, instruments, controls, recorders, well water console and all other plant equipment. 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.
Receive fuel oil, keep daily logbooks, log sheets and takes readings and sounding for report purposes. Perform preventive maintenance to include periodic checks of machinery, equipment and lubrication of machinery and equipment to reduce wear and preserve parts. Test and maintain proper boiler plant operations, and the ability to detect minor leaks or faulty parts in the system and to make minor repairs.
Utilize tools such as wrenches, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, saws, tube cleaning equipment, ladders, chain hoists and electrical testing motors, in the performance of assigned duties. Mix chemicals for boiler water treatment, regrind and repack valves, and other similar duties involved in the preventative maintenance of boiler plant Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday 24/7 Rotating 8hour Shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD07597A 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 repair 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 operations.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $33.25 – $38.85/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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