Utility Systems Repairer - Operator.

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Offices-to-go is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (WG-4742-11) to join our federal operations team. You will monitor, maintain and repair large-scale boiler and HVAC systems, ensuring safe, reliable power and climate control across facilities.

This role requires experience with centralized, multi-zone air conditioning and high-temperature boiler plants, plus the ability to interpret complex engineering diagrams and troubleshoot advanced equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Utility Systems Repairer Operator without more than normal supervision; Knowledge of boiler plant, HVAC, water treatment plant operations and mechanics is required.
• Experience includes running a centralized, multiple zone air conditioning system and a high temperature/pressure boiler plant that contains more components, controls, gauges, electromechanical, electronics and auxiliary equipment than the standard type; troubleshooting maintaining, repairing and replacing defective equipment and components in energy plants and HVAC systems.
• You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/07/2026 of this announcement.
• Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
• See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs air condition systems to provide exact temperature levels in special conditions.
• Identify the cause of faulty air conditioning equipment and provide repairs, modifications and relocates equipment on various special-purpose air conditioning units and systems.
• Operates utility systems of extremely large capacity and flexibility.
• Troubleshoots unusual malfunctions on advanced equipment and systems.
• Serves as "operator in charge" of utility systems operations.
• Maintains, operates, and repairs boilers or emergency electrical generators.

Job description

Duties

• Installs and repairs air condition systems to provide exact temperature levels in special conditions.
• Identify the cause of faulty air conditioning equipment and provide repairs, modifications and relocates equipment on various special-purpose air conditioning units and systems.
• Operates utility systems of extremely large capacity and flexibility.
• Troubleshoots unusual malfunctions on advanced equipment and systems.
• Serves as "operator in charge" of utility systems operations.
• Maintains, operates, and repairs boilers or emergency electrical generators.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• You will lift objects weighing 20 - 50 pounds. Upon occasion, may have to lift objects in excess of 50 pounds.
• You are exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, shock, broken bones, and burns. Protective clothing and devices must be worn to minimize the potential for accidents.
• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling are required. Work may be performed in cramped or awkward positions.
• Works indoors in areas that usually have adequate light, heat, and fresh air, as well as outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Utility Systems Repairer - Operator, at WG-4742-11you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Qualifications: 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

1) Ability to do the work of a Utility Systems Repairer Operator without more than normal supervision; Knowledge of boiler plant, HVAC, water treatment plant operations and mechanics is required. Experience includes running a centralized, multiple zone air conditioning system and a high temperature/pressure boiler plant that contains more components, controls, gauges, electromechanical, electronics and auxiliary equipment than the standard type; troubleshooting maintaining, repairing and replacing defective equipment and components in energy plants and HVAC systems; interpretating engineering drawings that combine electrical and electronic schematics, logic diagrams, and mechanical drawings in order to trace signal flow throughout a system; and using tools and test equipment to troubleshoot components and make repairs.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/07/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience along. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Career Transition Programs

• Be rated well-qualified for the position based on the competencies listed above; and
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.