Utility Systems Operator

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Georgia is seeking a Utility Systems Operator to operate and maintain boiler and HVAC systems. The role requires hands-on experience with boilers, monitoring gauges, and following safety procedures to ensure reliable facility operations.

Applicants should be prepared to work with complex heating and chilled water systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document operational data. Background checks and physical demands apply.

Qualifications

• WG-5406 boiler operation and hands-on maintenance exposure.
• Experience operating and monitoring large HVAC and boiler systems.
• Ability to document operation data and respond to alarms or gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler systems and monitor performance while following procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on boilers, HVAC equipment and controls.
• Monitor gauges, thermometers, flowmeters and perform basic water tests.
• Document operational data and take corrective actions when needed.

Job description

\"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions.\" We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges. Click here to learn more.

This position will be open continuous. The first set of applications will be reviewed after the first two weeks.

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements.

This position will be open continuous. The first set of applications will be reviewed on September 8, 2026 and every two weeks after. All requirements must be met by each review date.

• September 8, 2026


• September 22, 2026


• October 06, 2026


• October 20, 2026


• November 3, 2026


• November 17, 2026


• and Closing date

While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, the applicant must have had experience, military or civilian, paid or unpaid, of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of a Utility Systems Operator.

WG-5406-10:

The applicant must have experience with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in the operation and routine maintenance of boiler systems, including starting, stopping, and monitoring boiler performance. Operating the boiler system proficiently and safely without direct supervision during regular operations, following established procedures and posted instructions. Performing routine tasks such as monitoring gauges, adjusting controls, conducting blow-downs, and performing basic water chemistry tests. Recognizing abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate initial corrective actions, but refers complex troubleshooting, repairs, and system adjustments to higher-level operators or supervisors. Receiving guidance or supervision for non-routine tasks, major repairs, or system adjustments.

WG-5406-11: The applicant must have experience

In operating and performing regular monitoring, general maintenance and \"as-needed\" repair to a wide range of boilers. The applicant will need extensive experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting large, complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, chillers, and chilled water systems, including centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration machines. Applicant's responsibilities must included monitoring gauges, thermometers, and flowmeters to ensure proper operation, maintaining oil pressures and temperatures within operational limits, and performing preventive maintenance tasks such as changing filters, replacing worn belts, lubricating bearings, and repacking valves on hot and chilled water circulating systems. Applicants have experience consistently documenting operational data and taking corrective actions when malfunctions are indicated by alarms or gauges.

Your resume must detail your experience.

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, 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.

Background Investigation:

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness as a condition of placement in this Non-sensitive, Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Physical Demands:

The position requires working in positions such as kneeling, stooping, bending, and crouching. Occasionally works in cramped or awkward positions. Frequent standing and walking is required while checking equipment. Lifting, carrying, and moving of heavy objects is required. Occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

Required to work in disagreeable conditions, both inside and outside, with a major portion of work being done indoors in high temperatures. The work is usually dirty, dusty and greasy. The position may be exposed to dangers such as electrical shock, explosions, carbon monoxide poison, scalds, burns, gas and oil or Sulphur fumes. Cuts, bruises and broken bones may result from accidents while working around machinery and equipment. Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites. This position is deemed Emergency Essential in accordance with FLETC Directive 70-90.F, Hurricane Response Plan dated August 19, 2019.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:

If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.