Commonwealth of Kentucky

Boiler Operator I

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $22k - $33k/yr  •  Hopkinsville, KY (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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8/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2604313

Boiler Operator I

Pay Grade
07

Salary

$22,179.36 - $33,269.04 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

2400 Russellville Rd
Hopkinsville, KY 42241 USA

Description

Do you like working with your hands and are able to lift up to 80 pounds? Do you have experience in the operation
of stationary boilers as well as knowledge of related mechanical equipment? If you answered YES, then Western
State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! With a 172-year history in the Hopkinsville community, WSH is a
State acute-care, adult psychiatric facility, accredited by the Joint Commission, and is on the National
Register of Historic Places. WSH provides inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34
counties of Ky who have severe mental illness.

We are seeking a Boiler Operator to join our team in the Maintenance Department to assist in the operation of
Boilers and minor maintenance work. This position will be for 2nd shift.

A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for this position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assists in the operation of boilers, learns to observe all necessary gauges, learns to make necessary
    adjustments to maintain constant pressures and water level in boilers.
  • Learns to service emergency generators and records operation.
  • Assists in minor maintenance work in the
    hospital on doors, windows, locks, plumbing, and electrical problems.
  • Assists in testing chemicals in boiler water, heating and cooling water, water softeners, cooling towers and
    records results.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would have:

  • Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Time management

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal
government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will
only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.

For more information on E-Verity, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,
please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High School Graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

Working Conditions

May risk exposure to chemicals and electric shock.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rusty Padgett at russell.padgett@ky.gov or 270-889-2677.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
Website
kentucky.gov
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