Utility Systems Repair Operator

Duties

Duties for the position include but are not limited to:

• Operates steam boilers, hot water boilers, and the chiller plant. The boilers are multifuel (natural gas or fuel oil) mechanically fired, power boilers generating steam at 65 pounds per square inch and associated equipment. The chiller plant consists of two 400 ton water cooled chillers and two 140 ton air cooled chillers and associated equipment.
• Capable of operating generators and providing manual transfer if required.
• Works without the presence or availability of a supervisor on second shift, third shift and weekend shifts.
• Continually keep staff informed of events that may affect hospital operations.
• When assigned to the main plant, operates a computer driven building management system which controls the integral heating and cooling systems.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining the plant and make decisions affecting the total operational output and efficiencies.
• Performs maintenance/repair and operation of the boiler plant, chiller plant, water softener system, and domestic water tank pumping system.
• Inspect adjust and maintain the air conditioning and boiler plant equipment.
• Monitor and operate the computer driven building (HVAC)management system, making adjustments as necessary.
• Monitors and resets fire alarm systems, critical temperature alarms, and medical air alarms.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair all components of the heating plant and all auxiliary equipment associated with the cooling plant to include repair and replacement of mechanical pumps, seals, bearings, packing glands, impellers, shafts, valves, wye strainers, and pressure reducing stations.
• Makes repairs and modifications as required to piping/plumbing for heating/cooling systems, chemical feed systems and fuel systems.
• Repairs, replaces, and makes modifications as required to electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Installs and connects transformers, motors, relays, etc.
• Troubleshoots variable speed drive motor controls, purge type combustion controls and flame safeguard controls.
• Removes and replaces defective programmer controls for boilers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment identified on the PM1 schedules which consist of items such medical and HVAC air compressors, vacuum pumps, air handlers, pumps, heating and refrigeration equipment.
• Boiler water and cooling tower water loops will be tested and treated.
• Hourly, daily, and monthly boiler logs will be maintained for use in maximizing efficiency.
• Operator will also be responsible for calling contractors for needed repairs of equipment covered under service contracts after normal duty hours.
• Operation of equipment will involve inspection and adjustment in accordance with set guidelines for operation.
• Operator will be responsible for monitoring and logging pertinent information from gauges, thermometers, graphs, indicators, and flue gas sampling for BPA compliance.
• Monitor the computer driven building management controls system to diagnose and trouble shoot operational problems in respect to temperature, humidity, air changes, and make adjustments and corrections of operational deficiencies.
• Is responsible for utility shut down in case of emergency for water, gas, fuel oil, electrical power, etc. as set forth in emergency utility shut down procedure log.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • Other (1)
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/28/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12273920.
  
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Diana Avila-Linaja

  Phone

  650-694-6000 X15130

  Email

  diana.avila-linaja@va.gov

  Address

  VA Northern California Health Care System
  10535 Hospital Way
  Mather, CA 95655
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.