This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. Hospital in the Operations section of the Facilities Management Service.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Operate a centralized, multiple zone system. Check temperature sensing points in buildings Adjust controls Reset temperature controls and steam spray valves for humidity controls Log gauge readings, test water in cooling towers, record results of water condition tests, perform operator maintenance, and replace minor parts Ensures that unusual equipment configuration requirements operate efficiently to service exceptionally large buildings. Start, regulate, and stop various items of air handling equipment from central switches or from decentralized switches in fan or equipment rooms. Adjust valves and reset temperature controls and steam spray valves for humidity control. Log results of water condition tests, dry and wet bulb temperatures, chiller oil level and oil pressure, water temperature entering and leaving condensers, volt and ampere readings, vacuum pressure, refrigerant temperature and level, high and low pressure readings, humidity and other readings. Compute tonnage and make-up water used per hour and the gallons being circulated per unit of time as the heat load. Test water in cooling towers and add chemicals for control of alkalinity, algae, and scale formation. Perform operator maintenance such as adding refrigerant, change filters in air handlers, clean strainers, replace broken or work drive belts on motors, lubricate the various compressors, fans, shafts and steam glands of pumps. Perform repairs such as replacing valve plates, broken flares, and copper tubing, repacking glands, adjusting expansion valves, replacing small electric motors and making temporary repairs to pipes; and perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: fixed shifts but with some potential for change, nights, weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Operator/PD00679A Physical Requirements: The operator occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifting equipment, such as chain hoists, is available to move heavier objects. Some standing, stooping, bending, and work on ladders is required. The work is usually performed indoors with adequate light and ventilation. Operators occasionally work in areas of temperature extremes in the plant or are exposed to changes in temperature while working on outside cooling towers, roof exhausts, and ventilating fans. Noise level is often high, sometimes to the point of requiring ear plugs. Other protective devices such as goggles, masks, and gloves, may be needed periodically. The operator is exposed to the possibility of burns when working on steam and hot water lines; and is also subject to noxious gases, cuts, bruises, and scrapes.

Requirements

• 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: Operation of Equipment/MachinerySpecial AptitudeTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingWithout 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Kiphanie Moore
• Phone: 414-712-8177
• Email: [email protected]