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Boiler Operator

State of North Carolina
Wake, NC Other
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/4/2025

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*MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $42,592.00

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Boiler Operator

NC Department of Administration

Facility Management Division

Position: 60014684

NC06

Recruitment Range: $34,270.00-$$42,592.00

This position is located at:

412 N. Mc Dowell St. Raleigh, NC


Employment Incentives with NC State Government

We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including:

  • 12 annual paid holidays
  • Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision.
  • NC State Retirement Plan
Click more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.
Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact.

**Find tips on How to Apply and learn more about our agency here:  Join Our Team | NC DOA**

Come Join Our Team!

The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Boiler Operator for our Facility Management division. The primary mission of Facility Management is to provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees and the public in a cost effective and energy efficient manner. This mission is accomplished by performing routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance to state facilities owned by and allocated to the Department of Administration.

The person in this position will maintain a continuous vigil while taking all steps necessary to maintain a steam output that will meet total demand. This position requires a thorough working knowledge of fuel oil and gas boilers. Duties include maintenance and repair of boilers and boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, steam and water valves, air compressors, steam traps, and blowers. This position monitors load demands and starts or shuts down respective boilers to maintain the required steam output needed throughout the State Government Complex. Position provides constant monitoring of all operation readings/ controls and ensure all burner nozzles are kept clean during operations using Number 2 fuel oil. Position will ensure that all controls, feed water, draft, etc., are maintained for optimum plant operation. Individual must be able to react to changes in load demands as required, including during emergencies. The employee in this role must be able to operate, adjust, and identify problems with support equipment. This position will also monitor chemical feed system for water treatment and make necessary test and adjustments to ensure correct chemical levels. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Maintaining and repairing boilers and boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, steam and water valves, air compressors, steam traps and blowers.

•Monitoring load demands and starts or shuts down respective boilers to maintain the required steam output needed throughout the State Government Complex.

•Providing constant monitoring of all operation readings/controls and ensuring that all burner nozzles are kept clean during operations using Number 2 fuel oil.

•Ensuring that all controls, feed water, draft, etc., are maintained for optimum plant operation.

•Reacting to changes in load demands as required, including during emergencies.

•Operating, adjusting and identifying problems with support equipment.

•Monitoring chemical feed system for water treatment and making necessary test and adjustments to ensure correct chemical levels.

Division/ Department Overview

The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that have traditionally been underserved. The agency’s mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies; provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THAT CLEARLY REFLECTS WORK EXPERIENCE THAT DEMONSTRATESALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

• Knowledge of boilers and steam heating systems.

• Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in mechanical maintenance.

• Demonstrated ability to record indicator readings.

•  Demonstrated ability to perform work independently and train subordinate operators.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCE:

Preferred applicant will have previous experience as a Boiler Operator.

Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Other Requirements:

Valid NC Driver's License. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver's License and acquire NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire.

The position requires standing for long periods of time and performing manual labor.

Employee is required to wear a uniform, picture ID badge, use safety equipment and follow safety regulations which are provided by the state.

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.

** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new NEOGOV Online Job Application System (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form.  Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" 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 discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.  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 and click "Application Status".  It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION
NC Department of Administration

Human Resources Management Office
Attn: Human Resources Specialist
325 N Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC  27699-1322
Phone: 984-236-0040

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