Critical Utility Systems Technician (HVAC & Boilers)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer Operator to operate and maintain high-pressure boilers, chillers, HVAC/R systems and electronic controls to ensure safe, efficient utility service across the medical center.

The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and system monitoring to support critical clinical, laboratory, and life-safety environments.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• Applicants will be rated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Volunteer work can count toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-pressure boilers, chillers, HVAC/R systems and electronic controls.
• Troubleshoot, repair, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to emergencies.
• Monitor systems to support clinical, laboratory, and life-safety environments.

Skills

Equipment Assembly, Installation, 0-10

Inspect

Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Technical Practices

Without more than normal supervision

Job description

The Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer Operator to operate and maintain high-pressure boilers, chillers, HVAC/R systems and electronic controls to ensure safe, efficient utility service across the medical center.

The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and system monitoring to support critical clinical, laboratory, and life-safety environments.