Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent will serve as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator aligned to the Boiler-Chiller Plant, Facility Management, Engineering Service at VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System.

Qualifcations emphasize training/experience and adherence to OPM standards. Preferred: 3rd class stationary engineer license; full-time, on-site work within the VA system in Northeast Ohio.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the work.
• Rated according to OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Preferred: 3rd class stationary engineer license; provide copy with application if claiming it.

Skills

Equipment assembly

Repair

Blueprint reading

Technical practices

Use and maintain tools

Measuring instruments

Without supervision

Materials handling

Education

3rd class stationary engineers license

Job description

The incumbent will serve as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator organizationally aligned to the Boiler-Chiller Plant, Facility Management, Engineering Service, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System.

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 (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• 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.

Preferred Experience:

Possession of a current 3rd class stationary engineers license or equivalent training or experience. Note: Please provide a copy of your 3rd class stationary engineer license with your application if you are claiming it.

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.