Boiler Plant Operator
Albany, New York
About 1 week left
Salary: $30.95 – $36.1
per hour
(WG-9)
Job Details
Position Overview
The Facilities Management service at Samuel S. Stratton DVAMC, Albany NY is recruiting for one Boiler Plant Operator. At the Journeymen level, operate and perform operational maintenance of single and multiple fuel water or fire tube boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment; extremely large capacity and flexibility high-pressure boilers and chillers; and a wide Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems.
Duties
Duties include but not limited to:Steam Boiler Plant Systems - The incumbent starts, operates, adjusts, stops, maintains, and performs various operational repairs on single or multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. The boilers operated at this facility are dual fuel utilizing both oil and
natural gas to produce the steam required to meet changing load demands. The boilers require constant attention to maintain efficiency and control the formation of pollutants. They maintain efficient combustion levels and ensure compliance with air pollution laws or regulations. Using both manual and
automatic control systems, boiler plant operators monitor, adjust, and control all phases of boiler plant operations.
Electrical Systems - The BPO has experience with various Electrical systems, AC, DC, single phase and 3 phase, Machinery Control Centers, control isolation and read circuit diagrams pertaining power supply, boiler controls, pump controls, Fan controls, DDC panels, UPS supplies, electric actuated
control valve systems and various instrumentation. Incumbent will independently trouble shoot and repair electrical circuits, single phase and 3 phase motors, switches, starter circuits, Variable Frequency drives, and other process controls. Have knowledge of the NFPA Electrical code and
electrical lock out tag out procedures. The Operators also work on electric motor driven pumps on feed water and condensate systems along with heating hot water and chilled water systems. BPOs have a working knowledge of electric driven centrifugal chillers.
Plumbing Systems - The BPOs performs plumbing related duties which include planning, layout, and routing or piping systems. The operators must be able to work from sketches and blueprints or other technical data. The operator works on the installation and repair of different types of piping which
include copper, galvanized steel, black iron, PVC, Carbon Steel, Plastic tubing, Stainless tubing as well as transition couplings and valves associated with these materials. All plumbing and piping must meet trade standards, Material specifications and codes for Water, Air, High pressure steam, Boiler
Condensate, Fuel oil, and Natural gas. Other duties include repairing various pumps and general plumbing maintenance.
Instrumentation Systems - The BPO works to troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, test, calibrate and install a variety of multi- component industrial and precision instruments and system equipment as it relates to both the Boiler Plant and Chiller Plant. The equipment and systems normally serviced are interdependent electrical, mechanical, and Hydraulic devices which control and regulate flows, pressures, and levels. The operator will work using operating principles, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, test equipment trade tools. The position works with various machinery including reciprocating pumps, centrifugal pumps, gear pumps and electric motors.
Air Conditioning Equipment Systems - The BPO operates a centralized, multiple zone system, checking temperature sensing points in the buildings, adjust controls, start, regulate, stop air handling equipment, and reset temperature controls and steam spray valves for humidity control. Operators log
gauge readings, test water in cooling towers and record results of water condition tests, perform operator maintenance, and replace minor parts. Due to the size and complexity of the facility and end users (e.g., industrial, computer and telecommunications areas, hospital operating rooms, special
research laboratories that contain sensitive measuring equipment, clinical laboratories, or intensive care wards) the incumbent requires a more extensive knowledge and skillset when compared to other facilities. The facilities chilling system, which has an extremely large capacity and flexibility, entails many components and auxiliary equipment with many controls and gauges to monitor and coordinate.
Work Schedule: Shift Work, schedule to be discussed with hiring manager
Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD05716A
Physical Requirements: The incumbent frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment (i.e., auxiliary and pollution control equipment). Prolonged physical effort is not routine. The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, stooping, climbing, bending, crouching and work on ladders (occasionally over operating equipment). Workers frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment, such as chain hoists.
Qualifications & Requirements
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 Safety
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
- Measuring Instruments
- Operation of Equipment/Machinery
- Technical Practices
- Without 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.
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
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Evaluations
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.Required Documents
Documents Accepted:- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
- Resume
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/26/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040673.
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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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