This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6), Engineering Service, Operations section at the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), in Durham, North Carolina. The incumbent works as a Shift Plant Operator with shift responsibility for operation, maintenance and repair of the Air Conditioning Plant and the Boiler Plant that includes an Energy Management control System.

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities Performs normal repetitive functions of operations, observations, inspections, tests, repairs and preventive maintenance on the Air Conditioning Plant and the Boiler Plant as per standing shift orders and daily operation orders. Responsible for starting or stopping of selected motor driven equipment, controlling key temperatures, pressures, humidity and other mechanical conditions, utilizing the computerized control reheat system. Operates, monitors, and maintains three (3) supplementary reciprocating electric driver chiller units. The incumbent operates three (3) 17,000 pounds per ABCO fire tube high-pressure steam boilers gas and oil-fired. Observes, inspects, performs necessary test, measures key temperatures, pressures, humidity, and resets control points as conditions require. Makes scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, and repairs on all equipment and systems. Monitors alarm enunciator panel. Controls and operates, thru the Control Center functional components of each of the following: mechanical exhaust systems, auxiliary air conditioning systems for standby/supplemental cooling, heated and chilled water circulating systems. This is accomplished through associated temperature and humidity controls. Monitors and controls, through the Utility Plant Control Room, generator indicator panel, and alarm enunciator panel exhaust systems, supply air, room temperatures, and HVAC conditions to ensure conditions are within normal parameters. Monitors various building alarm systems for electric emergency power generators, fire alarm system, oxygen system, vacuum system, nitrous oxide system, medical compressed air system, sump pumps, and pneumatic tube system. Makes chemical test of water systems for the Boiler Plant and Air Conditioning Plant. Makes adjustments to water by adding chemicals or blow down to maintain proper and effective water treatment. Work Schedule: Full-time; rotating shifts days, evening, nights & weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer Operator/PD06095A Physical Requirements: Lifts and carries heavy equipment needed in the maintenance and repair work of plant equipment. Works in cramped positions at times and must be continuously alert to the many hazardous conditions.

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: Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical Practices 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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: Quanetta Caudle
• Phone: 202-745-8000 X53524
• Email: [email protected]