Utility System Operator

Utility System Operator – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $26.89/hr - $31.37/hr

The incumbent serves as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator in the Engineering Service at the West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS). As such, the incumbent is responsible for operating the high pressure boiler plant, chiller plant, HVAC graphic control system, and water treatment plant.

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:
Dexterity and Safety Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair;
Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading);
Machine Tools;
Measuring Instruments;
Technical Practices.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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 per week spent in such employment.

• Incumbent works in both the Boiler and the Chiller Plants performing operation, maintenance, and repair of four high pressure boilers, three centrifugal chillers, three cooling towers, and an ice plant, including associated equipment.
• Boiler Plant operations – repair and maintenance duties include checking the control panels for the Boiler systems.
• Checks operating equipment in the Boiler plant hourly.
• Monitors the fire alarm system, medical gas alarm panel, elevator emergency call systems, and checkpoint monitors for temperature and humidity.
• Repacks and replaces pumps, valves, greasing oil pumps, valves and control linkages.
• Maintains proper chemistry control of boiler feed water and condensate return.
• Maintains the air conditioning plan and all peripheral equipment including air handling units, fan coil units, pumps, piping, etc.
• Maintenance duties include making adjustments and repairs or replacing components of the central air conditioning system, all heating and ventilation units exhaust fans and associated duct work.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of closed systems for chilled water and air conditioning for units such as the Operating Room, Intensive Care, etc.
• Checks the operation of EMCS and checkpoint systems.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate and complete log of conditions and events and the turnover of items requiring further attention to the appropriate shop.
• Work schedule:
  
  12:00 am–8:00 am – five consecutive days…