Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Overview

Job Summary

This position, located at the Oklahoma City VA HCS, Facilities Management Service, is responsible for maintenance, repair, and operation and all associated equipment located in the Facility.

• Maintains and repairs boilers and associated equipment.
• Maintains and repairs air conditioning plant equipment.
• Provides emergency repairs to maintain the safe, continuous supply of utility services to the facility.
• Utilizes and understands air conditioning refrigeration theory.
• Determines proper amounts of chemicals to prevent corrosion and scale formations of boilers.
• Performs water analysis of tower water for chlorine, and ensures that water treatment is maintained in accordance with established recommendations.
• Interprets equipment manuals for gaining information to effectively assemble or repair equipment.
• Interprets and creates work orders and interprets proper practices/instructions suggested by manufacturers and trade standards.
• Maintains, monitors, and adjusts chillers to ensure efficient operation.
• Monitors, maintains and makes environmental adjustments to equipment.
• Uses chemicals to prevent corrosion and scale formations of boilers; uses reagents for performing water analysis.
• Uses various materials for repairs to all plant systems.
• Monitors flow meters and charts and adjusts air/fuel ratios.
• Collects and records boiler feed water and condensate chemical concentrations (causticity, alkalinity, pH, phosphonates, sulfite, conductivity, hardness).
• Checks and adjusts feedwater pumps, pressure reducing valves, gas and oil burners, feedwater temperatures, water softeners, and all other associated equipment to maintain optimum efficiency.

• Within Area:
  False
• Commute Distance: 0
• Security Clearance:
  Not Required
• Drug Test Required :
  False
• Position Sensitivity:
  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

There is no educational substitution for this position.

Work Schedule:

Variable (swing, nights, weekends and holidays).

Telework:
Not Authorized. Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized.

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities, and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

Documents Accepted:
Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Disability Letter (Schedule

A) Disability Letter (VA), License, Other (1) Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, Resume, Separation Notice (RIF), SF-15, SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Documents

Required:

Resume. Review the above list to ensure you have included all necessary documents. Not every applicant will require the same documents; ensure your package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).

Resume reminders and guidance for two-page resume requirements are provided, including formatting recommendations and links for more information.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the required documents. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/23/2026. To preview the questionnaire:  Questionnaire/. Steps: (1) Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in. (2) Submit your answers and supporting documents. Ensure everything is submitted before the closing date.

You can check status in USAJobs.

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Within Area:
False

Agency Contact Email : V19US
AJOBS

Agency Contact Phone :

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness