Utility Systems Repairer/Operator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Johnson City (TN); In loco; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Utility Systems Repairer Operator (USRO) at the US Department of Veterans Affairs oversees safe and reliable operation, repair, and maintenance of boiler and chiller plant equipment across the campus. The role includes teardown and rebuilds of plant systems and support for other utility systems within the medical center.

Applicants must meet the described experience and qualifications, evaluated under the Federal Wage System standards, and will be screened per the stated elements before

Competenze

• No specific degree required; demonstrates training or experience showing ability to perform duties.
• Must meet the screen-out element and qualification standards as described in the vacancy.
• Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer service, as applicable to the role.

Mansioni

• Repair, maintain, and operate boiler, chiller, and related plant equipment.
• Perform tear-downs and rebuilds of plant system equipment as needed.
• Provide support to other utility systems and medical center facilities.

Conoscenze

Supervision

Blueprint Reading

Tools & Equipment

Repair Knowledge

Safety Procedures

Troubleshooting

Descrizione del lavoro

The Utility Systems Repairer Operator (USRO) has the authority to make decisions to ensure the safe and reliable repair, maintenance, and operation of the all boiler and chiller plant equipment and other campus boilers. He or she performs tear-down and rebuilds all boiler and chiller plant system equipment. Provides support for other utility systems management and the medical center. This person will report directly Supervisory Utilities System repair operator.

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 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 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)

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.