Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Veterans Health Administration; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Columbia, SC, seeks a Utility Systems Helper to support the operation and maintenance of the Boiler Plant, Engineering Control Center, and Chiller Plant. This role performs a full range of tasks involved in upkeep and operation of utility systems.

Experience is assessed via training and work evidence; applicants will be evaluated under the OPM Federal Wage System standards. A 1-year probationary period will apply upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work, supported by resume details.
• Applicants will be rated using the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• A full year probationary period applies upon employment.
• Volunteer work or prior related experience may be considered in evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the Boiler Plant, Engineering Control Center, and Chiller Plant.

Job description

This position serves as a Utility Systems Helper in the utility plants including the Boiler plant and Chiller plants. This position performs a full range of tasks that are involved in the upkeep, maintenance and operation of the Boiler Plant, Engineering Control Center and the Chiller plant.

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: 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.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.