Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex boiler plant equipment mechanics such as installing, maintaining, and repairing boiler plant system components. I am skilled in testing the operation of power boiler systems in order to identify malfunctions and potential problems. I can complete preventative maintenance on boiler plant systems and equipment such as boiler feed pumps, fuel oil pumps, and air compressors. I can install insulation on various steam and chill water lines dealing with steam boilers. I am skilled in the operation of a service truck/utility vehicle. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Heating equipment repairers work in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, and climbing. They occasionally work from scaffolds and platforms and may perform strenuous work while standing, sitting, or lying. They frequently lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds) and occasionally items weighing more with assistance of material lifting devices or other workers. Working Conditions: The work is usually performed indoors on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to dust, dirt, chemicals, heat, steam, noise, and unpleasant odors. Repairers occasionally service equipment outdoors under adverse weather conditions. They are continually exposed to the potential for burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions, they follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard-toe shoes, respirators, hardhats, and fire retardant gloves. Preferred but not required: American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Medical Gas Certification.