What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Plant Operator position at Bath VA Medical Center?
This position is located at the Bath VA Medical Center in Bath, NY. This position operates, maintains and repairs boilers and boiler plant auxiliary equipment as well as operates the facilities' NYSDOH public water treatment plant.
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:
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 incumbent is required to work in awkward or cramped positions while making repairs, inspections and performing maintenance duties. There is frequent standing, walking, climbing is required while checking equipment. Climbing ladders, use of heavy tools and lifting is required in order to perform equipment installation and repairs. Plant conditions require that proper protective safety equipment be worn while performing these duties.
Monday through Sunday 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, or 12am-8am; this position also requires work on weekends and holidays.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
PD#: 05218-A/Boiler Plant Operator
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/24/2026.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:
- Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
- Ability to Inspect
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
- Dexterity and Safety
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
- Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc.
- Technical Practices
- Use of Measuring Instruments
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 incumbent is required to work in awkward or cramped positions while making repairs, inspections and performing maintenance duties. There is frequent standing, walking, climbing is required while checking equipment. Climbing ladders, use of heavy tools and lifting is required in order to perform equipment installation and repairs. Plant conditions require that proper protective safety equipment be worn while performing these duties.
Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operates (3) Cleaver Brooks type "D" high pressure multi-fuel (natural gas/ # 2 fuel oil with steam/compressed air atomization) forced draft water tube boilers;
- Operates and maintains boiler plant fuel systems (natural gas/ #2 fuel oil) including all filters, strainers, atomizers, main valves, vent valves and micro-valves;
- Monitors fuel oil consumption, tank levels, leak alarms and water detection by use of an Auto-Stick 2 tank monitoring system;
- Makes routine inspection tours of plant during the assigned shift to monitor operating conditions;
- Operates and maintains (4) electric boiler feed water pumps, (1) auxiliary feed water pump, (5) condensate return pumps, tanks and condensate storage tank, (2) feed water make up pumps and (2) condensate supply pumps;
- Operates, inspects and tests all boiler plant equipment associated with the production, disinfection and storage of the Station's potable water supply;
- Performs operational maintenance and repairs on boilers;
- Performs other duties as assigned
Monday through Sunday 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, or 12am-8am; this position also requires work on weekends and holidays.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
PD#: 05218-A/Boiler Plant Operator
Salary : $28