Stationary Engineer

• Operate 13200-volt A.C. switchgear for ten secondary switchboards and related feeders and transformers.
• Operate service clean and adjust stationary industrial systems equipment.
• Install design and service pneumatic and/or electric control systems for ventilating heating and cooling.
• Clean and repair batteries cables and charging connectors.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigation for Suitability.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
• Strength test may be required.
• Physical Effort: Duties require prolonged standing walking stooping bending crawling stretching and reaching above the shoulder. An extensive amount of hand wrist and arm movements is involved.
• Physical Effort: Work may require repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding platforms and where parts of systems worked on are in hard-to reach places. May require heavy lifting 45 pounds and over.
• Working Conditions: Duties are mainly performed indoors but may involve exposure to cold temperatures during the performance of duties. Work may be performed where there is loud noise. Work is performed in proximity of moving mechanical parts etc.
• Working Conditions: The incumbent may also be exposed to fumes or odors dirt dust and grease etc.
• Requires possession of a Universal-type Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Recovery Certification for HVAC standard Electrical Power Controlling 5407 Air conditioning Equipment Operating 5415-Refrigerant Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a powered truck/forklift license.
• May be required to work overtime shift work holidays and/or weekends.
• This is an essential personnel position and the incumbent will be required to report to work during times of adverse weather conditions.

To qualify for the Stationary Engineer you must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element Job Element #1 to be considered for this position. Ability to do the work of a Stationary Engineer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties which are:

1. Operation and understanding (at the journeyman level) of a chiller plant and its auxiliary equipment accompanied with Universal Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) certificates.
2. Ability to maintain troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems-including air conditioning refrigeration venting and heating-as well as pneumatic control valve equipment at a journeyman level with minimal supervision; AND
3. Knowledge in high voltage switching operations/electrical switch gears.

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; 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.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.