Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Operating and safely maintaining three 25000 and two Patterson Kelley finned tubed C900 hot water units.
• Safely and efficiently maintaining five 1200 ton centrifugal chillers associated cooling towers and all related pumps and systems.
• Operating and safely maintaining two 200 ton process chillers associated condensing units and all related pumps and systems.
• Completing and maintaining all official plant operational records including boiler plant log book operational log overtime call back log hospital engineers log chiller plant log book plant production logs chemical analysis logs and preventative maintenance work orders.
• Using pressure reducing valves electric driven pumps de-aerating feed water heaters surge tanks steam supply effluent discharge systems. and the medical centers steam and natural gas domestic water system.
• Repairing troubleshooting installing and altering equipment and systems.
• Conducting rigorous preventative maintenance on a wide variety of complex fixed mechanical systems and/or movable mechanical equipment.
• Using hand tools and power operated shop equipment including grinding machines drill presses micrometers veneer calipers chain falls and hoists arc welding brazing and soldering.
• Handling refrigerants mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic operating characteristics of machinery and equipment.
• Using measuring instruments such as the volt-ohm multi-meter amp meter continuity testing equipment voltage testing equipment oscilloscopes combustion analyzing equipment for pollution control and efficiency.
• Repairing and maintaining the boilers chillers and auxiliary equipment including all medical center utility systems.
• Analyzing and chemically treating all waters associated with plant operations such as boilers soft condensate chilled and condenser.
• Completing preventative maintenance with Joint Commission requirements and equipment manufacture recommendation.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals blueprints shop drawings and other highly complex technical guides proficiently.

Work Schedule: Rotating Schedules to include weekends and holidays.
Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD92968A
Physical Requirements: Makes repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding platforms and other hard-to-reach places requiring standing stooping bending kneeling climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Carries tools equipment and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. The work is performed both inside and outside making repairs and installations in bad weather; in work areas that are noisy dirty dusty greasy and extremely warm; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more; and in close quarters such as manholes and attics. Occasional exposure to the possibility of injury from falling electrical shock burns and rotary devices such as electrical motors. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises and occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. May be required to wear appropriate safety gear such as protective eyewear.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; including Resume Transcripts etc. is required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

Preferred Experience: Possession of a current 3rd class stationary engineers license or equivalent training or experience. Note: Please provide a copy of your 3rd class stationary engineer license with your application if you are claiming it.

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.