Utility Systems Operator

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

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs NAVAHCS in Prescott, AZ seeks an incumbent to operate boilers and chillers, providing primary response for emergency repairs throughout the facility 24/7. The role involves maintaining essential utilities, coordinating with Maintenance & Operations and complying with federal standards.

The position requires evidence of training or experience adequate to perform the work and is evaluated according to OPM Federal Wage System standards, with special placement factors

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Special Placement Factor: Universal EPA Certification & Drivers License

Responsibilities

• Operate boilers and chillers and respond to emergency repairs 24/7.
• Maintain and operate facility equipment per safety and federal standards.

Skills

Boilers & chillers

Emergency repairs

Facilities operations

Tools

EPA Certification

Driver's License

Job description

This incumbent in this position is under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Utility System Operator, part of Maintenance & Operations (M&O), Facilities Management Service located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) located in Prescott, AZ. This position's primary purpose of the operation of the boilers, chillers and primary response for emergency repairs throughout the facility for all facility maintenance items 24/7.

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
• Measuring Instruments
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Practices
• Without more than normal supervision

Special Placement Factor: Universal EPA Certification & Drivers License

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.