VA
$31 – $37 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a temporary detail position operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers and water treatment systems at a VA Medical Center, requiring hands-on monitoring, equipment operation, and emergency response capability. The role suits someone with practical experience in industrial boiler systems who can work a rotating schedule including overnight shifts.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Evidence of training or experience operating high-pressure boilers
- Knowledge of equipment safety and control systems
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in confined spaces
- Ability to work rotating shifts including overnight (4 p.m. to midnight)
- Supervisory approval documentation required at application
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Department of Veterans Affairs boiler safety directives
- Experience with water sample testing and chemical treatment
- Experience with emergency communications procedures