What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Operator position at North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services?
Description of Work
The Boiler Operator position will work in the Steam Plant Work. Work involves the operation of steam boilers for heating purposes. Employee serves as shift operator in steam plants of medium size and/or complexity or as assistant operators in the largest and/or more complex steam plants. The Steam Plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Job responsibilities include the following:
- Monitor/operate equipment in the Steam Plant to include various boilers.
- Starting and shutting down boilers.
- Monitoring various operational readings and making necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency.
- Performing water tests and adding chemicals to water as necessary, performing routine boiler maintenance.
- Assisting in the more complex maintenance jobs.
Wok Location: Maintenance/Steam Plant
Work Hours: Varies/Rotating Shifts
About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:
- General knowledge of hand and power tools and their use.
- Working knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in mechanical maintenance.
- Mechanical, electrical, HVAC, boiler, and/or plumbing experience in a commercial/industrial setting.
- Ability to understand and operate computers and maintenance/controls software.
- Working knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in mechanical maintenance.
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in mechanical maintenance.
- Ability to accurately record indicator readings.
- Ability to perform work independently.
- Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks on a periodic basis.
- Ability to perform elementary arithmetic calculations.
- A Valid Driver's License.
- Willingness and ability to be trained in various trades in a team environment. Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to lift 90 pounds safely. Ability to work on a ladder and pass the required physical to wear a negative pressure respirator.
- Physically able to work in hot/cold environments and confined spaces.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
One year of progressive experience in the performance of tasks associated with mechanical maintenance or boiler operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-
employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.
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For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252) 208-4293.
Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits
Salary : $34,270 - $59,973