What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Operator 60038383 position at State of North Carolina?
Description of Work
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Boiler Operator for the Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS). Governor Morehead School is a residential school, responsible for providing educational instruction to visually impaired students in grades K-12 from across North Carolina.
This position has maintenance tasks to keep boilers operating continuously (24 hrs. daily) to provide steam for heating, cooking, and hot water using natural gas and #2 fuel oil. Analyze boiler water and feed water to maintain proper water treatment chemistry. Maintain accurate plant operating logs and water treatment records. Prepare boilers and equipment for annual inspection; repair plant systems and equipment to maintain efficiency. This position performs a variety of skilled trade tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of plumbing systems; water and sewer main services steam distribution system; hot water distribution system; and all other specialized systems or equipment. This position is an essential position which is required to report during adverse weather and required to work weekends and holidays and may be assigned to any shift to meet operational needs of the plants.
Note: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2018, promotional and RIF priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System.
As of April 2019, Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective. This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicant’s salary.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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 possess all of the following:
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 detail.
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.
Physical Requirements: HEAVY WORK - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Work may be performed outside during all types of weather conditions. Position must be capable of working from elevated work platforms up to 60 feet in height. Able to work in small and confined spaces; ability to work on ladders for extended periods of time.
Supplemental and Contact Information
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.
Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
01
The salary offered will be within the salary range posted on job advertisement and based on education, experience, and equity. If selected for this position, would the salary between $34,270.00 - $59,973.00. be acceptable to you?
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of demonstrated experience do you have in the procedures with general maintenance repairs such as plumbing/piping repairs, replacing light bulbs, monitoring boilers and related equipment, ability to read blueprints and maintenance and operations manuals?
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of working knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in mechanical maintenance?
Do you possess the ability to work in tight confined spaces including steam tunnels and manholes?
Do you possess the ability to work in extreme conditions including hot, cold, wet and steamy environments?
How did you hear of this opportunity?
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for a Boiler Operator for the Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS). Governor Morehead School is a residential school, responsible for providing educational instruction to visually impaired students in grades K-12 from across North Carolina.
This position has maintenance tasks to keep boilers operating continuously (24 hrs. daily) to provide steam for heating, cooking, and hot water using natural gas and #2 fuel oil. Analyze boiler water and feed water to maintain proper water treatment chemistry. Maintain accurate plant operating logs and water treatment records. Prepare boilers and equipment for annual inspection; repair plant systems and equipment to maintain efficiency. This position performs a variety of skilled trade tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of plumbing systems; water and sewer main services steam distribution system; hot water distribution system; and all other specialized systems or equipment. This position is an essential position which is required to report during adverse weather and required to work weekends and holidays and may be assigned to any shift to meet operational needs of the plants.
Note: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2018, promotional and RIF priority and salary administration will be made based on the new Statewide NC Classification System.
As of April 2019, Executive Order #93 (Prohibiting the Use of Salary History in the State Hiring Process) became effective. This Executive Order prohibits state agencies from requesting salary history from applicants or relying on previously obtained prior salary information in determining an applicant’s salary.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
- Please note effective 07/01/2024, this position is subject to the provisions of NC G.S.115C and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information about 115c, please refer to Session Law 2023-10(Download PDF reader).*
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 possess all of the following:
- Working knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in mechanical maintenance.
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in mechanical maintenance,
- Demonstrated experience with general maintenance repairs such as plumbing/piping repairs, replacing light bulbs, monitoring boilers and related equipment, ability to read blueprints and maintenance and operations manuals.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to accurately record indicator readings.
- Ability to perform independently.
- Physical strength is sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks on a periodic basis.
- Ability to perform elementary arithmetic calculations.
- Ability to maintain written records and logs of plant operations.
- Ability to work all shifts including nights, weekends and Holidays.
- Ability to work in extreme conditions including hot, cold, wet and steamy environments.
- Ability to work in tight confined spaces including steam Tunnels and manholes.
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 detail.
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.
Physical Requirements: HEAVY WORK - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Work may be performed outside during all types of weather conditions. Position must be capable of working from elevated work platforms up to 60 feet in height. Able to work in small and confined spaces; ability to work on ladders for extended periods of time.
Supplemental and Contact Information
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.
Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit.
Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference.
Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
01
The salary offered will be within the salary range posted on job advertisement and based on education, experience, and equity. If selected for this position, would the salary between $34,270.00 - $59,973.00. be acceptable to you?
- Yes
- No
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of demonstrated experience do you have in the procedures with general maintenance repairs such as plumbing/piping repairs, replacing light bulbs, monitoring boilers and related equipment, ability to read blueprints and maintenance and operations manuals?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 or more years
(Please ensure experience relating to the answer to the following question is documented in detail on your application.) How many years of working knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in mechanical maintenance?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- 2 or more years
Do you possess the ability to work in tight confined spaces including steam tunnels and manholes?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess the ability to work in extreme conditions including hot, cold, wet and steamy environments?
- Yes
- No
How did you hear of this opportunity?
- www.governmentjobs.com
- Indeed
- Employee Referral
- Conference / Career Fair
- Email campaign
- Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
- Other General Job Boards
- Other Search Engines
- Other social media
- Internet Advertisement
- TV / Radio
- Required Question
Salary : $34,270 - $59,973
