Boiler Operator

Department: Department of Homeland Security This vacancy is for a WG - 5402-10,Boiler Operator located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG ACADEMY PUBLIC WORKS SECTION in NEW LONDON, Connecticut. Key Responsibilities You will serve as a Boiler Plant Operator and be responsible for performing preventative and routine maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, performing tests, and analyzing results on a variety of equipment. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Operating dual fuel boiler, natural gas/#2 fuel fired boilers. Taking established pressure and temperature readings, operating pumps, burners and manual or automatic controls to supply 90 PSI steam pressure. Making scheduled and unscheduled rounds, checking condensate systems, feed pump systems, fuel oil system, chemical feed systems, air systems, and water in emulsifier systems. Making frequent checks of water levels, water temperatures, fuel oil temperatures, and burner operation. Repairing and maintaining large air conditioning systems that perform a variety of functions. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment. Requirements & Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $30.51 – $35.53/hr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-29. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Coast Guard