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BOILER PLANT OPERATOR Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Air Force - Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts

Posted Jun 10, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$61,842 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+1.9% - Slower

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

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Where they hire

Hires in: MA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

BOILER PLANT OPERATOR Direct Hire Authority Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is To operate dual fuel high pressure boilers that produce steam and high temperature hot water, to operate electric and gas engine driven chillers and to operate a 4.6 Megawatt cogeneration facility which produces electricity from high pressure natural gas of #2 fuel oil. Additionally, this position performs preventive maintenance. Duties Operate and maintain a 4,600 kw combustion turbine generator (CTG) with a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) including generation of electricity to supply the Base. Starts, operates, adjusts, and stops multiple fuel power boilers fueled by fossil fuel and natural gas or a combination of these fuels, steam driven turbines, pumps, auxiliary pollution control and other equipment in high pressure steam central boiler plant. Starts, operates, adjusts, and stops multiple fuel high tonnage chillers fueled by electricity, natural gas, and steam, or a combination of these fuels, cooling towers, turbines, pumps, auxiliary pollution control and other equipment to provide chilled water for cooling and process functions. Performs various operational repairs and preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, cogeneration equipment, auxiliary, 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

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