Utility Systems Repairer Operator

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Although no specific amount of experience, education, or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook for the WG-4742 series is used as a basis for qualifications. Applicants must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in the Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position. Utility systems repairer-operators perform various tasks in connection with the repair and operation of utilities for Federal buildings or facilities. The skill and knowledge, responsibility, physical effort, and working condition factors are described in the job grading standards for the kinds and levels of work shown in the following examples. Examples of experience: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, Boiler Plant Worker, Electrical Worker, Air Conditioning Equipment Operator. Performs various checks, tests, adjustments, and troubleshooting tasks to determine the need for and the performance of repair and operation work. Performs minor preventive maintenance on all equipment and test all equipment for effective/efficient use. Physical Requirements: Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the pars of system/equipment worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places, therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently for longer periods of time. Works in cramped and confined areas such as interior of Air Handling Units and ground mechanical equipment located in the crawl space. Incumbent may frequently lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 23 kilogram (50 pounds) and occasionally items weighing more. Working Conditions: The work is usually performed indoors, where there is exposure to dust, dirt, escaping gases, chemicals, heat, steam, noise, and unpleasant odors. Occasionally, may work outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Incumbent is continually exposed to the potential for burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. In addition to the basic requirements, you must meet the minimum qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated on the basis of their responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision, and the information contained in their resume. ???????Your resume must demonstrate experience to carry out the duties of a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator in independently (under limited supervision) performing inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing and installing heating/cooling systems and equipment for the following systems: operation of domestic hot water tanks, hydronic steam boilers, steam boilers, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, medical vacuum pumps, chillers, air handlers, medical gas systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, access control, fire protection systems, electrical generators/emergency generators. Skill to troubleshoot electronic/controls, reads and interprets blueprints and technical manuals in understanding the functions of parts/systems. Maintain operating conditions, makes adjustments, carries out maintenance, and corrects variations in temperatures and pressures, makes minor routine and emergency repairs to various equipment operated Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
The purpose of this position is to maintain, repair and operate major equipment/utility systems in the hospitals utility services including two hot water generators, two low pressure hot water boilers, and water treatment; four 750 kilowatt emergency electrical generator; and air compressors, vacuum pumps, and related equipment required to provide utility service and environment control for a 75 bed hospital. This position is located at Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM.