Utility Systems Operator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs at MEDVAMC in Houston, TX is seeking personnel to operate and maintain the air conditioning and boiler plant, ensuring reliable climate control and energy efficiency for patient care and facility operations.

This role requires attention to safety, adherence to federal standards, and the ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision.

Applicants should anticipate a probationary period and performance reviews in line with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform air conditioning and boiler plant duties.
• Experience will be evaluated under federal qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the building's air conditioning and boiler plant.
• Follow applicable instructions, specifications, and technical practices.
• Work with supervision with minimal oversight.

Skills

Equipment Assembly, Installation, &amp

Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Measuring Instruments

Technical Practices

Without more than normal supervision

Job description

This position is located within the Facilities Management Service Line at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, TX and is responsible for the air conditioning and boiler plant operation and maintenance.

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 (other than blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• 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.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• 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.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.