Air Conditioning Equipment Operator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Augusta, GA is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Operator to operate, monitor, adjust and maintain facility utility systems including steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers and pumps. The role emphasizes safe, reliable, and efficient hospital operations with potential minor repairs and routine monitoring.

The position requires evidence of training or experience in handling equipment, with evaluation under the OPM Federal Wage System

Qualifications

• Operate steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment.
• Interpret instructions and specifications and apply to operations.
• Measure, lay out and troubleshoot equipment within safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment to support medical center operations.
• Monitor and adjust facility utility systems for safe, reliable performance.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs and document issues for repair teams.

Job description

The Air Conditioning Equipment Operator serves within Engineering Service and is responsible for the operation, monitoring, adjustment, maintenance, and minor repair of facility utility systems. Duties include operating steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and associated equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient medical center operations. 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 (mobile equipment operations)
• Measurement and Layout
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Troubleshooting (Electronic 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.

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.