Utility Systems Repairer-Opera

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at James A. Haley Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Utility Systems Repairer/Operator to maintain the Central Energy Plant and related utility systems for a major medical complex.

Responsibilities include operating and repairing air conditioning and boiler plants, monitoring DDC controls, and performing preventive maintenance while complying with VA safety requirements; physical work in hot, confined spaces is required.

Qualifications

• Experience and training evidence showing ability to perform the duties.
• Screen-out: Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
• Applicants will be rated against the Job Elements listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot and repair air conditioning utility systems and boiler plant utility systems.
• Use DDC controls to monitor and adjust air handling, medical gas, water pumps and related systems.
• Continuously monitor gauges and sensors, perform repairs and maintenance for proper operation.
• Start, adjust, stop and perform operational repairs and calibration of plant equipment.
• Physical requirements include working in hot, confined spaces and climbing stairs/ladders.

Job description

Summary

The employee serves as a Utility Systems Repairer/Operator in the Central Energy Plant (Building 39) and Building 100 (New Bed Tower) Utility Plant within the Facilities Management Service at the James A. Haley Hospital - Tampa - Florida. The facility is a complexity Level 1 facility and ranks among the largest medical centers in the Department of VA. The facility includes - a full medical - surgical - research facility - outpatient clinics spanning central Florida - nursing homes - and domiciliary.

Summary

The employee serves as a Utility Systems Repairer/Operator in the Central Energy Plant (Building 39) and Building 100 (New Bed Tower) Utility Plant within the Facilities Management Service at the James A. Haley Hospital - Tampa - Florida. The facility is a complexity Level 1 facility and ranks among the largest medical centers in the Department of VA. The facility includes - a full medical - surgical - research facility - outpatient clinics spanning central Florida - nursing homes - and domiciliary.

Qualifications

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 - Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision -which 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions - Specifications - etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly - Installation - and Repair - etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical - Precise - Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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.

Duties

• Duties include - but are not limited to Operate - troubleshoot and repair of air conditioning utility system - boiler plant utility system - medical air utility system - medical vacuum utility system - direct digital control facility management system (DDC) - pneumatic tube system - and Simplex fire alarm monitoring system
• Use computerized DDC software and a variety of controls (electric - pneumatic - electronic) to control air conditioning - boilers - exhaust air - supply air - medical gas - water pumps - filters - generators - blood bank - and bypass fire and sprinkler alarms
• Continuously monitor gauges - charts - pressure/flow transmitters - temperatures - combustion - exhaust - water levels - air flow - pressures - lubricants and adjust controls and accomplish needed repairs - for proper air conditioning and steam production for a variety of cooling and steam load demands
• Start - adjust - stop and perform operational repairs - calibration - and maintenance to all air conditioning and power boiler plant equipment and associated systems
• Work Schedule: Varied depending on the needs of the service
• Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Opera/PD06592A and PD06592A Physical Requirements: Employee must frequently work in hot - humid confined spaces around equipment and systems associated with the utility plant(s)
• Must climb vertical ladders to access roof(s) and cooling towers
• Frequently climbs stairs - bends - crouches - stoops and can endure prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Employee must lift parts - supplies and chemicals weighing up to 60 pounds
• Employee is required to enter boilers fire and water sides - condensate tanks - deaerator tanks - cooling tower basins - sumps pits - etc
• to perform internal inspections as required by VA regulations
• Employee must successfully complete yearly physical as required by VHA Directive 1810.