Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Département des Anciens Combattants des États-Unis recherche un réparateur/opérateur de systèmes utilitaires pour le Central Energy Plant à Tampa, Floride. Le candidat idéal devra entretenir et réparer divers systèmes utilitaires, superviser les opérations de l'installation, et respecter des normes de sécurité élevées tout en travaillant dans des conditions parfois difficiles.

Qualifications

• Qualifications basées sur l'expérience ou la formation dans le domaine.
• Capacité d'interpréter des instructions et des spécifications.
• Connaissance des matériaux et des pratiques techniques.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing utility systems and equipment.
• Operating and monitoring plant systems.
• Performing routine inspections and troubleshooting.

Skills

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision

Ability to interpret instructions, specifications

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair

Knowledge of materials

Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Use of measuring instruments

Job description

This position 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.

Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining and repairing utility systems and equipment.
• Operating and monitoring plant systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Performing routine inspections and troubleshooting.
• Assisting in the installation and testing of new equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/30/2025.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position. Evidence should be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, typically as question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those with at least the minimal acceptable qualification are considered for further rating; others are ineligible. The potential eligibles are then rated against the following Job Elements:

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blueprint reading)
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
• Knowledge of materials
• Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of measuring instruments

Experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), and other organizations. Volunteer work helps develop relevant skills and can be credited towards qualifications.

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours/week. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Applicants should clearly specify duties, responsibilities, and hours worked.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Work involves exposure to high temperatures, noise, dirt, soot, chemicals, hot steam, and condensate piping. Work is mainly indoors but also outdoors, subject to weather conditions. The job entails risks of cuts, bruises, burns, etc., from tools, chemicals, steam, and equipment.