Boiler Plant Operator

Title: Boiler Plant Operator

State Role

Title:

Utility Plant Specialist II

Hiring Range: $58,616 - $80,890

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Boiler Operator at Catawba Hospital is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the hospital's steam generation and distribution systems to ensure continuous, reliable service. Duties include operating boiler plant equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures; collecting and accurately recording operational data on hourly, daily, and weekly logs; performing routine, preventive, and emergency corrective maintenance on boilers and related mechanical systems;

and completing all work orders within established time frames while maintaining compliance with applicable standards and regulations, including The Joint Commission, CMS, VOSHA, NFPA, and state and local codes. The position also requires maintaining a clean, safe, and organized boiler plant and work area, ensuring adequate shop stock to prevent delays in routine repairs, and assisting with snow and ice removal in assigned areas to maintain safe access and operations.

Ability to physically perform duties and ability to work the scheduled hours, including on-call for Boiler Plant.
Considerable knowledge of boiler plant systems, associated auxiliary equipment, and normal/emergency operations and functions. Considerable skill in the operation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Demonstrated ability to analyze and regulate Boiler Plant equipment and to maintain accurate records.

Previous boiler plant experience is strongly preferred.

Name:
Austin Grasty

Phone:

Email: austin.grastyginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at  during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.