What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Operator I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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8/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604313
Boiler Operator I
Pay Grade 07
Salary
$22,179.36 - $33,269.04 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab
Location
2400 Russellville Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42241 USA
Description
Do you like working with your hands and are able to lift up to 80 pounds? Do you have experience in the operation of stationary boilers as well as knowledge of related mechanical equipment? If you answered YES, then Western State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! With a 172-year history in the Hopkinsville community, WSH is a State acute-care, adult psychiatric facility, accredited by the Joint Commission, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. WSH provides inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34 counties of Ky who have severe mental illness.
We are seeking a Boiler Operator to join our team in the Maintenance Department to assist in the operation of Boilers and minor maintenance work. This position will be for 2nd shift.
A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for this position.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
For more information on E-Verity, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High School Graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
May risk exposure to chemicals and electric shock.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rusty Padgett at russell.padgett@ky.gov or 270-889-2677.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
8/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604313
Boiler Operator I
Pay Grade 07
Salary
$22,179.36 - $33,269.04 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab
Location
2400 Russellville Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42241 USA
Description
Do you like working with your hands and are able to lift up to 80 pounds? Do you have experience in the operation of stationary boilers as well as knowledge of related mechanical equipment? If you answered YES, then Western State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! With a 172-year history in the Hopkinsville community, WSH is a State acute-care, adult psychiatric facility, accredited by the Joint Commission, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. WSH provides inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34 counties of Ky who have severe mental illness.
We are seeking a Boiler Operator to join our team in the Maintenance Department to assist in the operation of Boilers and minor maintenance work. This position will be for 2nd shift.
A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for this position.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Assists in the operation of boilers, learns to observe all necessary gauges, learns to make necessary adjustments to maintain constant pressures and water level in boilers.
- Learns to service emergency generators and records operation.
- Assists in minor maintenance work in the hospital on doors, windows, locks, plumbing, and electrical problems.
- Assists in testing chemicals in boiler water, heating and cooling water, water softeners, cooling towers and records results.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Time management
For more information on E-Verity, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High School Graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
May risk exposure to chemicals and electric shock.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rusty Padgett at russell.padgett@ky.gov or 270-889-2677.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $22,179 - $33,269