Utility Systems Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Utility Systems Operator to support the boiler plant and HVAC systems at the Copper Drive Division, CDD, Lexington, KY. The role includes operating three 500 HP boilers, two 950-ton chillers, and associated equipment, with 24/7 shift coverage and safety-aligned procedures.

The incumbent will monitor and adjust equipment, interpret blueprints, and respond to alarms to ensure energy efficiency and reliable service in a critical medical environment.

Formación

• Familiarity with chiller plant equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, instructions and specifications.
• Understand critical alarms related to HVAC and life-support systems.

Responsabilidades

• Operate, maintain and repair boilers and chillers and related equipment.
• Monitor gauges, thermometers, graphs and indicators; respond to alarms and adjust equipment as needed.
• Utilize Metasys FMS to monitor and control HVAC and environmental systems.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures and review technical manuals and drawings.
• Work rotating 12-hour shifts to provide 24/7 coverage.

Conocimientos

HVAC operations

Boilers operation

Metasys controls

Herramientas

Metasys Facility Management System

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Incumbent is assigned to 12-hour rotating shifts providing 24/7 coverage for Engineering and the Medical Center. The primary duty station is Graphic Control, located in the Boiler Plant at Copper Drive Division (CDD).

Key Responsibilities

The Utility Systems Operator operates, maintains and repairs three 500 HP Cleaver-Brooks low pressure gas and oil fired tube boilers rated at 12 PSI with a total capacity of 52,500 pounds of steam per hour, two 950-ton Carrier centrifugal chillers, one Mcquay 1500 ton centrifugal chiller, and all auxiliary components of each system.

A Johnson Controls Metasys Facility Management Computer System (FMS) controls and monitors the entire Cooper Drive Division (CDD) heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and environmental systems. As the Utility Systems Operator, the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to: Familiarity with the operation of chiller plant equipment. Make independent decisions on the need to adjust, start or stop equipment to maintain energy efficiency.

Operate, maintain, and repair high/low pressure steam boilers and condensing boilers. Recommends changes to schedules, priorities, and work sequences as necessary and make minor deviations in procedures or redirect resources under their control to overcome problems. Follows all departmental policies and procedures. Reviews electronic information including technical manuals and electronic drawings.

Monitors pertinent information from gauges and thermometers, graphs, indicators, and other technical measuring devices. Interprets blueprints, diagrams, instructions and specifications. Understands critical alarms related to HVAC units, medical vacuum, medical air, oxygen, fire, fire dampers, life support equipment in surgery, recovery, coronary care, etc. Ensures inspections and adjustments are in accordance with set guidelines for operations.

Familiarity with hand and power tools, calibration equipment, and chemical titration equipment. Maintain water treatment in the cooling towers, distribution systems and boilers, per instructions and chemical vendors recommendations. Utilize working knowledge of boilers, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, controls and auxiliary machinery and equipment. Monitors and provides assistance with shutting down and resetting elevator operations and sewage lift station.

Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full Time, 24/7 8:00am-8:00pm / 8:00pm-8:00am Compressed Schedule Rotating Shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator/PD30043A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution for this position

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $29.22 - $34.09/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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