The incumbent serves as a Boiler Plant Operator, WG-5402-09 in Facilities Management Service, Engineering Section. This position is located at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center, 1500 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. Incumbent reports to the Utility Systems Supervisor.
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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Mechanical Operation of Equipment/Machinery Shop Practices Technical Competence Technical Problem Solving Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.
Major Duties Include: Operates Hot Water Boilers and Electric Steam Generators. Maintains safe steam pressure, water level, and air pressure. Maintains proper temperature in deaeration tank by adjustment of regulating valves. Monitors constant supply of treatment to deaeration tank and Electric Steam Generators Inspects fire and digital readings on oxygen analyzer to insure proper and efficient combustion (fuel air ratio). Inspects operates, and maintains the steam generation/distribution system throughout the Energy Center. Inspects Decentralized Boilers and auxiliary equipment every four hours. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, pinpoints trouble areas. Performs equipment preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) as indicated on the PMI sheets, documents result of inspections and initiates necessary corrective action; such as tightening packing glands, cleaning equipment and other areas, performing oil lubrications, correcting valve settings (open/closed), etc. Work Schedule: 8:00AM -4:00PM Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD92127A Physical Requirements: Requires lifting 50 pounds or more of heavy equipment and materials. Required to frequently climb twenty (20) feet vertically to check controls and make necessary adjustments and repairs