This position serves as a Utility System Repairer Operator Leader located at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (RJDVAMC) under the supervision of the Boiler Plant Operations Supervisor and assigned to Facility Management Services (FMS).

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Leading other workers in accomplishing equipment replacement and repair for the HVAC/chiller system, Boiler Plant, steam piping system, and the Building Automation System (BAS). Assigning work tasks to be performed by the team. Answering questions and providing guidance to other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, directives, and technical orders. Operates, monitors, adjusts, calibrates, and repairs various electronic elements of the building environmental monitoring control system, automated electronic combustion systems on power boilers, chillers, and other electronic programmable controllers related to steam, refrigeration, medical air/gas systems, pneumatic air systems, air conditioning systems, etc., to troubleshoot malfunctions of the complex systems under automated controls. Responsible for Boiler Plant automation and Building Automation System (BAS) that integrates and uses special computers to store operating parameters and initiates adjustments when systems become out of range or in alarm conditions. Records and documents boiler and condensate water tests, temperatures, pressures, water levels, and all other Boiler Plant operational readings as required. Installs, repairs, replaces, and troubleshoots a variety of complex equipment and systems. Perform HVAC/R duties consist of diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, maintaining, and operating all chillers, refrigeration, and HVAC mechanical systems. Maintains inspection readiness on all Energy Center programs and ensures that all programs are ready for no-notice/short notice inspections. Works in compliance with Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and VA Policies, standards and regulations Work Schedule: The duties of this position require 24 hours a day coverage, 7 days a week, and may require working flexible and compressed schedules, as well as overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader/PD10127A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/08/2023. 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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Physical Requirements: Subjected to sustained physical effort in the operation of power boilers, chillers, HVAC/R equipment, steam distribution systems, chilled water distribution systems; physical requirements may include working from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms where parts of the system are in hard-to-reach places. Work is carried out in tiring positions such as standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and prone for long periods of time. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift items in the excess of 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Subject to hazards of refrigerants, fumes, boiler bursts, steam blow back, flame blow backs, scalding water, burns and electrical shock. Exposed frequently to temperature extremes, high noise levels, drafts, dampness, water, and noise for work conditions. The majority of work takes place in an industrial environment but does require work outdoors, exposed to the elements. Incumbent will frequently encounter ladders, catwalks, confined spaces, etc., and is subjected to hazards normally encountered in the trade and may be exposed to asbestos.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Robert J Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center 5500 East Kellogg Drive Wichita, KS 67218 US
• Name: Kelly Spears
• Phone: (316) 469-0740
• Email: [email protected]