The Incumbent is employed in the Environmental Section, Facilities & Engineering Service (FES), Perry Point VA Medical Center. This section is responsible for the chilled water plants, steam and water distribution systems.

Duties

Major Duties: Incumbent operates a centralized, multiple zone air conditioning plant that includes unusual equipment configuration requirements, a large number of components, controls, gauges and amount of auxiliary equipment, extremely large chillers that substantially exceeds the capacity of conventional systems, and sophisticated air conditioning systems and equipment that support specialized work activities with strict temperature and humidity variation restrictions. Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Shop Supervisor and USRO Leader; however, during the evening and night shifts and on weekends and holidays, the incumbent will work independently. May receive telephonic work requests from the Boiler Plant Operator which will be accomplished and logged as required. Makes major repairs under the guidance of the refrigeration mechanic and Environmental Shop Supervisor and USRO Leader to all air conditioning and refrigeration systems throughout the campus. To accomplish a job, the incumbent must be well versed in the operation of centralized air conditioning equipment, heating and air conditioning controls, automated and manual steam, hot water, chilled water distribution valves and regulators and electrical distribution systems. The incumbent troubleshoots and repairs window air conditioners, ceiling and floor mounted water cooled air conditioners. When repair of these in the field is impractical, incumbent removes and replaces the unit necessary to restore service to the affected area. Work Schedule: (Rotating Shifts) 8a-4p, 4p-12a, and 12a-8a Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repr-Op/PD00048A and PD00048A Physical Requirements: Incumbent is required to work with large, heavy hand tools and large pieces of equipment. Must stoop, bend, crawl above the ceiling and and the crawl space and climb ladders.

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
• EPA Universal Certification required.

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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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

Education is no required.

Contacts

• Address VA Maryland Health Care System 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Chanel Smith
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]