Job Description

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Boiler Plant Operator (WG-5402 -10) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the 78th Air Base Wing (ABW) at Robins Air Force Base located in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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2026 Salary Range ($29.92 - $34.89) hourly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 10/5/2026

Job Close Date: 10/19/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

In this position you will operate power boilers that produce steam or high temperature hot water, and to perform preventive maintenance and various operational repairs on them for Robins AFB, GA. Starts, operates, adjusts, and stops single or multiple fuel power boilers fueled by coal, oil, refuse-derived-fuel (RDF), wood, or a combination of these fuels and auxiliary pollution control and other equipment in a steam or high temperature hot water boiler plant. Performs various operational repairs and preventive maintenance on boiler, auxiliary, and pollution control equipment. Collects water samples and tests feed water, boiler water, and condensate using standard chemical tests; determines appropriate treatment to control corrosion and chemical concentrations; removes impurities and entrapped gases; and stabilizes fluctuating water conditions. Utilizes safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements:

Designated drug testing position

Must pass pre-employment physical

Obtain & maintain a security clearance

May be required to travel to perform temporary duty

THIS IS A KEY POSITION: Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.

The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

1. Knowledge of technical practices in order to perform various operational repairs and preventive maintenance on boilers, auxiliary, and pollution control equipment.

2. Knowledge of equipment such as single or multiple fuel power boilers fueled by coal, oil, refuse-derived-fuel, wood, or a combination of these fuels and auxiliary pollution control and other equipment in a steam or high temperature hot water boiler plant.

3. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

4. Skill in the use of measuring instruments such as gauges, meters, recorders, analog displays, and computer-generated data to determine operational status and make necessary adjustments.

5. Ability to operate power boilers that produce steam or high temperature hot water; perform preventive maintenance and various operational repairs on them without more than normal supervision; and operate auxiliary equipment and pollution control equipment.

6. Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings, operating manuals, or special facility procedures to be followed during emergencies, equipment failure, or system malfunction.

Other Significant Facts Pertaining to this Position

1. Shift work is required.

2. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment, i.e., auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Work requires moderate to strenuous physical effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Frequently lifts and carries boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment.

3. This is a "Testing Designated Position (TDP)" to comply with the AF Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program and is subject to random drug testing.

4. This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. Incumbent may be required to work extended and/or irregular hours during exercises or contingency situations.

5. The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

6. The employee may be required to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Trial period, Shift work

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