Utility Systems Operator Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System seeks a Utility Systems Operator Supervisor in Engineering Service to oversee the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of boiler plants, HVAC, steam, and chilled water systems.

The role emphasizes coordinating work, providing technical guidance and training, and responding to system malfunctions and emergencies to ensure safe and reliable facility operations.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties must be shown on resume.
• Ability to lead or supervise and interpret technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operation, maintenance, and monitoring of utility systems including boiler plants, HVAC, steam, and chilled water.
• Schedule work, provide technical guidance and training, and coordinate responses to system malfunctions or emergencies.

Skills

Lead or supervise

Equipment assembly

Interpret instructions

Measuring instruments

Operation of equipment

Job description

Position is located in Engineering Service at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. Serves as a Utility Systems Operator Supervisor at the full performance level, supervising employees responsible for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of utility systems, including boiler plants, HVAC, steam, chilled water, and related equipment. Ensures safe and efficient operations, schedules work, provides technical guidance and training, coordinating responses to system malfunctions and emergencies.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Preferred Experience: * Licensed High Pressure Steam Boiler Operator * Must be willing to obtain the license within one year of being employed and maintain it

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:

• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Lead or Supervise
• Measuring Instruments
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery

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.