Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader
Job Location:
Poplar Bluff, MO - USA
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Job Summary
This position serves as a Utility Systems Maintenance Work Leader located at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center Poplar Bluff MO and assigned to the Central Boiler Plant of the Facilities Management Service (FMS).
Boiler Plant Operations
Operates maintains troubleshoots and repairs three 250 HP high pressure fire-tube boilers and all associated auxiliary equipment. Performs adjustments and calibrations on combustion controls feedwater systems economizers blow down equipment air compressors and gas systems. Conducts regular testing of boiler water chemistry and performs treatment to maintain optimal conditions. Maintains operational readiness of all boiler plant systems and holds the qualifications to independently operate the boilers across all shifts. Ensures maintenance of parts inventory and minimizes equipment downtime.
Plumbing Pipefitting Water Treatment and Legionella Mitigation
Installs repairs and maintains plumbing systems including fixtures supply lines drains traps and mixing valves. Inspects systems for leaks malfunctioning valves and dry traps. Installs and repairs copper galvanized black iron PVC cast iron and other piping materials. Measures cuts threads bends and installs pipe in steam condensate water air and vacuum systems. Performs repairs on low- medium- and high-pressure piping systems through soldering threading and minor welding. Performs chemical testing and treatment on boiler water condensate and domestic water systems. Implements and maintains the facilitys Legionella water management plan including scheduling documenting and performing flushing operations in accordance with all directives and SOPs. Completes required training and ensures compliance with all federal VA and facility water treatment regulations.
HVAC Refrigeration and Electronic Controls
Installs maintains troubleshoots and repairs air conditioning and refrigeration units chiller plants cooling towers heating systems and hot water systems. Calibrates and maintains building automation and control systems including BAS SCADA NEXUS and Hays Cleveland controllers. Programs monitors and adjusts electronic electric and pneumatic control systems to ensure proper environmental operation.
Work Leadership
Serves as a work leader of multiple employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Trades led include but not limited to pipefitting boiler plant equipment maintenance and operation electronic industrial control maintenance and HVAC maintenance and operation.
Documentation Compliance and Technical Review
Reads and interprets blueprints schematics diagrams technical manuals and repair drawings. Completes all required logs inspection documentation preventive maintenance records and work orders. Ensures compliance with the Privacy Act VHA policies building codes NFPA standards and medical center regulations.
Work Schedule: Full-Time 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader/PD105590
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective 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.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- 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.
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/08/2026.
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:
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.
Physical Requirements: Work is carried out in tiring positions such as standing crouching stooping kneeling and prone for long periods of time. Some duties require the use of ladders scaffolds and platforms where parts of the system are in hard-to-reach places. Occasionally the incumbent will be required to lift items in excess of 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance. The incumbent frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside. When inside frequently exposed to drafts changing temperatures and noise. When outside is exposed to bad weather wet or icy conditions. Either inside or outside the employee is exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust grease heat and fumes. Typically inspects parts equipment and systems which are dirty hot oily or greasy. Subject to cuts burns chemical irritations bruises electrical shock and injuries from falls while positioning and moving equipment. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices hard hats hard-toe shoes gloves and protective clothing. Some safety equipment may be hot and uncomfortable and will be worn for long periods of time.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
