Utility Systems Repairer-Operator - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Summary The Utility Systems Repairer Operator has the overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the Boiler Plant, Air Conditioning Plant, and the Engineering Control Center at the JJPVAMC. Duties include operate, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot Air Conditioning Utility Systems, Boiler Plant Utility Systems, and responds to all emergency and other incident calls. The Utility Systems Operator is the "operator in charge" of the Air Conditioning and Boiler Plant Utility Systems. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 16, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 23, 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates on Monday of each remaining week. This announcement may be extended or removed from USAJobs.gov at any time. Duties may include but are not limited to: Responsible for repairs in the boiler plant, both major and minor. These consists of boiler cleaning and inspection; brick and refractory replacement and repair of burner cones, boiler linings; realignment of steam piping and fuel oil piping; pump replacement, repacking and replacement of mechanical seals, and repair; electrical trouble shooting and minor repair; resetting and repairing pneumatic control valves; repair and replacement of steam traps, gauges, sight-glasses, steam regulators and valves, electric main feed water pumps and steam driven feed water pump. Responsible for both minor and major repairs on Air Conditioning Plants and auxiliary equipment. These consist of re-tubing evaporators, condensers, pumps, motors and motor controls, injection chemical pumps, tower fans, controls, reduction gear boxes, electrical repairs and trouble shooting. Monitors fuel oil underground storage tanks and fuel oil delivery. Tests and treats boiler water, feed water, condensate return water, cooling tower water and city water as per Facility instructions and manufacturers recommendations and adjusting pump settings to maintain concentration of chemicals within the systems. Operates, monitors and repair low pressure air compressors and air driers to sustain continuous supply of clean dry air for pneumatic controls of Boiler Plant, Air Conditioning Plant and Air Handling Units providing environment-controlled climate throughout a Facility. Keeps and maintains all daily records of plant operations and monitors fire alarm systems. Responds to any emergency calls throughout the medical center such as fire alarm system, plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling and hazard spills. Operates high voltage switchgear that provide electricity to the Medical Center. The incumbent performs other duties as assigned, normally of a related nature. Incumbent is required to work rotating shifts. Work Schedule: 8am - 4pm / 4pm - 12am / 12am - 8am / alternating shifts and days off. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD55830A Physical Requirements: The position involves working with heights; working with moving parts and rotating machinery; electrical apparatus; noisy machines. Work is performed inside where the area is usually dry and heated, but short periods of time may be spent exposed to extreme and abnormal temperatures. The incumbent is exposed to greasy and dirty work as well as fumes from refrigerants and combustible gases. Hazards include the possibility of electrical shock, injury to eyes from handling chemicals and injury from burns in connection with steam piping and valves. The employee is also required to work rotating shifts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.