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Boiler Operator - Pueblo

State of Colorado

Pueblo, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$4,906–$6,868
SKILLS
Administrative Procedures, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Automation Systems, Background Investigation, Business Operations, Child and Youth Services, Coal Mining, Comparative Analysis, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Disability Insurance, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Driver's License, Electric Motor, Emergency Services, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Groundskeeping, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Home Automation, Hospital, Human Health, Identify Issues, Law Enforcement, Life Insurance, Machining Operations, Maintenance - Electrical, Mine Operations, Natural Gas, Operations Management, Piping, Process Analysis, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Pumps, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Support, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Titration, Vaccination, Vehicle Driving, Willing to Travel, Work From Home
LOCATION
Pueblo, CO
POSTED
Today
Salary : $4,906.00 - $6,868.00 Monthly
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 04975 5/8/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: AS - Facilities Management
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 W. 24th St. Pueblo CO 81003
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: michele.burkhardt@state.co.us
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
This posting will remain open until filled.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Division of Facilities Management - Southern District
The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center) and the Veteran's Community Living Centers in the southern district.
Description of Job
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
This position exists to provide 24/7 operations and maintenance functions for the facilities' physical plant equipment located within the Heat plant structure, by performing essential operational functions, maintenance, cleanliness, preservation, scheduled and emergency repairs (electrical and mechanical) to insure effective, operational practices to ensure equipment longevity.

Primary Job Duties
  • Operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers coal, natural gas, and diesel, DCS, PLC's the qualitative and quantitative analysis of all process fluids entering and leaving the steam plant, by utilizing accepted methods of titration, comparative and qualitative analysis to obtain the desired results.
  • Monitor building automation system for alarms that need to be addressed during 2nd and 3rd shifts.
  • Notify night truck mechanics or trade shop supervisors as appropriate for situations that need immediate attention. Answer phones from building tenants during 2nd and 3rd shifts and determines which requests need to be addressed immediately.
  • Maintains plant cleanliness.
  • Ensures proper operation of plant machinery including valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components, piping distribution system components and digital control system components.
  • Troubleshoot and repair to restore proper operation of plant machinery including piping systems, valves, pumps, fans, turbines, electric motors, coal and ash handling system components and digital control system components.
  • Drives, tests, and maintains diesel powered emergency electric generators in accordance with manufacturers specifications and Joints Commissions standards.
  • Maintains grounds area surrounding building.
  • Drives state vehicles as part of the work assignment.
  • Snow removal.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Position Information:
This is a full-time, in-person, essential position that is required to respond in person to afterhours call backs to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.

Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non-exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply. When call back applies, a minimum of two (2) hours of the employee's regular base pay is guaranteed. Eligible employees are those who are eligible for overtime, and any call back time is counted as work time.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:

Applicants must have at least four (4) years of work experience in high pressure boiler operations performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance. You must thoroughly detail this experience in the work experience section of your application.
OR
Education and Experience:

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or experience in high pressure boiler operations performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance equal to four (4) years.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Possession of a valid Stationary Engineer License "A", ASOPE or equivalent. You must attach your license/certification to this job application.
Conditions of Employment:
  • A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
  • This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
  • This position must possess and maintain a valid Stationary Engineer License "A", ASOPE, or equivalent license/certification within 9 months of hire and maintain throughout employment in this position.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver's license.
    • Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Motor Vehicle Check
  • Travel - This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. May be required to travel to training and meetings.
  • Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
  • Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
  • Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
  • This is an essential position: Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non-exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.
  • Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours. Shift work, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year operation.
  • Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Explain: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places, Fuels, Fuel by products, lubricating oil and greases, chemicals used to both test and treat all waters associated with the plant.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
  • Disclose that information on the application.
  • Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.
  • Provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
CDHS Selection Process

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
  • Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
    • Relevant years of state service experience.
Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.
You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.
You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.
Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).
Appeal Rights
You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.
  • You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
  • You can find the official appeal form here.
  • You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
    • By email: or or
    • Postmarked in US Mail to: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
    • Hand delivered to: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
    • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:
  • At (303) 866-3300, or
  • Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
For additional recruiting questions, please contact
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
  • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
  • Medical and dental health plans
  • Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
  • Paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
  • State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
  • Employee Wellness program
  • Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
  • Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
  • *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values
  • We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
  • Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
  • We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
  • Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
  • We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
  • Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Additional Support For Your Application
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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  • I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)

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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application? If not, please update your information before submitting your application.
  • Yes
  • No

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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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Do you currently possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

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Enter your Colorado driver's license number and type.
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Do you currently possess a valid Stationary Engineer License "A", ASOPE or equivalent license/certification? If yes, you must attach a copy to this job application.
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you willing and able to meet all the Conditions of Employment for this position as listed in this job announcement?
  • Yes
  • No

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Ensure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and contains all information needed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications and furthermore demonstrates all your experience as it relates to this position. If you were to be offered a position, compensation is based on this information. Do you acknowledge this?
  • Yes
  • No

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This position must possess a valid Stationary Engineer License "A", ASOPE or equivalent license/certification within 9 months of hire. Do you acknowledge and agree to this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you willing and able to work in inclement weather?
  • Yes
  • No

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This position supports a 24/7 environment. Are you willing and able to work holidays and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you willing and able to work in a locked and secure facility?
  • Yes
  • No

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Describe your experience with proper operation of coal handling and ash removal systems and proper handling and clean-up.
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Describe your experience with operating, testing and maintaining diesel powered emergency electric generators.
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How many years of experience do you have in high-pressure boiler operations performing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance?
  • 0 - 3 Years
  • 4 - 5 Years
  • 6 - 7 Years
  • 8 - 9 Years
  • 10+ Years

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