Boiler Operator

Salary : $33,272.00 - $58,226.00 Annually

Location : Lenoir County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 25-00630

Department : Dept of Health and Human Services

Division : Caswell Developmental Center

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Boiler Operator

Position Number : 60052332

Salary Grade : NC06

Description of Work

This posting is for two positions.

As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $34,270.00 - $59,973.00.

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.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

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 :

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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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

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

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.

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Salary : $33,272 - $58,226