Utility Systems Technician – Plants & Pumps

nwicc.edu; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, seeks skilled personnel to operate and maintain critical utility systems and water treatment components.

This essential role requires readiness to work weekends and varying shifts to support mission needs. Responsibilities include servicing air compressors, pumps, cooling towers, water pretreatment, and water chemistry analysis to ensure reliable facility operations and

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs air compressors, fire pumps, domestic water booster pumps, cooling towers, water softeners, and associated pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Monitors, operates, and repairs waste pre-treatment plants as required in accordance with the existing maintenance plan.
• Tests and analyzes boiler water, feed water, condensate, chilled water, heating water, and cooling water tower using standard chemical tests.
• Checks gauges for proper temperatures and air balances, plugged drain, malfunctioning freezers, control panels and analyzes readings to determine operational status and necessary adjustments.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, seeks skilled personnel to operate and maintain critical utility systems and water treatment components.

This essential role requires readiness to work weekends and varying shifts to support mission needs. Responsibilities include servicing air compressors, pumps, cooling towers, water pretreatment, and water chemistry analysis to ensure reliable facility operations and