Boiler Plant Operator Leader

The employee will serve as a Boiler Plant Operator Leader in the Facilities Management Service at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, in Leeds MA. The position is under the general supervision of the Electrical & Boiler Shop Supervisor. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major duties and responsibilities include: Leading the work section employees in the proper maintenance, repair and operations of the Boiler Plant and its associated machinery & equipment. Scheduling all training for shop employees and to maintain individual training records for assigned employees according to policy and procedures. Working closely with all new installations, in-house projects, boiler inspections and review of project blueprints, inspection of contractor submittals and review of new equipment and material submitted by vendors. Checking inventory of shop supplies and materials to ensure that proper quantity is on hand at all times; ordering needed equipment, parts and supplies to complete repairs; assigning work orders; inspection of equipment, equipment rooms, work areas, cleanliness and safety. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation, minor repair, lubrication and adjustment of all Boiler Plant equipment. Knowledge of installation, modification, maintenance and repair and troubleshooting of commercial fire tube boilers and Boiler Plant equipment. Performing other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Rotating Schedule Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: Have the ability to perform the duties of the Boiler Plant Operator Leader without more than normal supervision. Experience includes safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all Boiler Plant equipment; knowledge of installation, modification, maintenance and repair and troubleshooting of commercial fire tube boilers; checking inventory of shop supplies and materials to ensure that proper quantity is on hand at all times; ordering needed equipment, parts and supplies to complete repairs; assigning work orders; planning, coordinating and directing the work of personnel assigned to their work section. (Your experience must be documented in your resume to receive full credit.) PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee must be physically able to do a considerable amount of walking, standing, climbing ladders and stairs, crawling inside of tight spaces such as boilers, and heavy lifting. S/he must be physically able to handle the heat stress generated by Boiler Plant equipment within an enclosed but ventilated environment. Must be able to work in bent, prone or crouched positions; must have good or corrected eyesight for observing water columns and gauges; must have good hearing for detecting noises that would indicate trouble with boilers and auxiliary equipment. WORK CONDITIONS: The employee must be physically able to do a considerable amount of walking, standing, climbing ladders and stairs, crawling inside of tight spaces such as boilers, and heavy lifting. S/he must be physically able to handle the heat stress generated by Boiler Plant equipment within an enclosed but ventilated environment. Must be able to work in bent, prone or crouched positions; must have good or corrected eyesight for observing water columns and gauges; must have good hearing for detecting noises that would indicate trouble with boilers and auxiliary equipment. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out elemen

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