Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Summary

The Utilities Systems Repairer Operator (USRO), WG-4742 is assigned to the Engineering Service, Maintenance and Operations Section and reports directly to the Operations Supervisor. The primary purpose of this position is to provide continuous (24/7) repair, maintenance, and operation of building equipment and infrastructure systems. The incumbent possesses journeyman skills in several trades, including HVAC mechanic and general maintenance mechanic.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

09/20/2024 to 10/04/2024

• Salary

$28.53 - $33.27 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WG 9

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Tucson, AZ 1 vacancy

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

• 4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

• Financial disclosure

No

• Bargaining unit status

Yes

• Announcement number

CBSX-12543654-24-EU

• Control number

810631800

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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.

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Duties

Duties include but not limited to:

• Responsible for specialty chillers for the support of critical medical equipment, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography {CT) machines.
• Cleaning of towers, water sumps, fill replacement, water level control maintenance and belt and motor replacement.
• Preventive maintenance is performed according to manufacturer's recommendations and widely accepted practices.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of various mechanical, electronic, and electrical equipment, including traction and hydraulic elevators, dumbwaiters, pharmaceutical and laboratory ventilation hoods, pneumatic tube transport systems, and televisions.
• Responsible for maintaining and stocking proper amounts of materials and parts for repair and replacement, including, pumps, belts, and motors, research and order hard-to-get parts that are not available in open market for general use.
• Responsibilities include a wide variety of systems such steam distribution, water supply, fire suppression, sprinklers, drains, sewage, plumbing fixtures, oxygen, medical air, vacuum and nitrous oxide distribution and storage.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of air conditioning and power plant operations
• Knowledge of structural and operating characteristics of reciprocating chiller units, multiple fuel power boilers and pollution control systems
• Perform water chemistry analysis
• Perform chemical treatment procedures and maintain all water chemistry within limits
• Interpret and analyze data and make required adjustments to the utilities system management computer
• Understanding of refrigeration chiller and combustion theory
• Able to adjust, as necessary operating variables to achieve maximum cooling complying with air pollution laws and regulations

Preferred Experience: Knowledge in several trades, including HVAC mechanic and general maintenance mechanic. I can perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to include central chillers, pumps, cooling towers, fans, motor, control systems, and other associated equipment, elevator maintenance, repair, test, and emergency passenger extraction.

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts of Day Shift:Tuesday- Sunday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Swing Shift Wednesday- Tuesday 4:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; Mid Shift Friday-Thursday 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 a.m.

Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD13823A

Physical Requirements: Physical efforts include continually standing, bending, walking, crawling, stooping, frequently pushing, and pulling carts loaded with heavy items and occasionally lifting (above the waist and overhead), and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. The incumbent must possess the ability to work on ladders with one hand and in high places atop air handlers. The incumbent must work under excessive noise, heat, and cold in cramped positions and under nervous tension. The incumbent must possess the physical and visual characteristics to perform work in dark places on top of equipment and buildings. The incumbent must possess the physical and visual abilities to make unassisted rounds of the medical center during nights and check emergencies and make routine and emergency repairs on equipment in mechanical rooms and building roofs. The incumbent must possess the physical and visual abilities to work unassisted in adverse environment conditions during rain and lightning storms, during hot and cold weather, and during dusty conditions. The incumbent must possess good balance and equilibrium, muscular coordination, good manual dexterity, and excellent color vision. The incumbent must possess the ability to work in a respirator and is subject to an annual employee health physical.

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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

Qualifications

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 the 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:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

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.

Working Conditions: The incumbent is assigned to carry a portable radio during the tour of duty. The incumbent must work in isolation units and on contaminated equipment, may work on live wires, switches, and in dangerous surroundings such as transformer rooms around high voltages. Expected exposures include electrical shock hazard, breathing dust, fiberglass insulation, stale air, etc., in crawl spaces and attics. The incumbent must possess the knowledge and ability to properly select, don and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when situations to do so arise. The incumbent performs duties under all types of working conditions, such as climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and working at heights. This is often done in extremes of temperature, such as heat atop boilers or in cold refrigerated walk-in boxes. The incumbent must work around rotating machinery in areas that are dimly lit, under adverse weather conditions when required in the performance of equipment repairs and equipment room checks during shift work. Noise levels are often high, sometimes to the point of requiring ear plugs. Other protective devices such as goggles, masks, and gloves, may be needed periodically. They are exposed to the possibility of burns when working on steam and hot water lines.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.