This Position is at a level of competence of a Journeyman in that the employee requires little supervision and has a strong understanding of complex engineering principles and practices. As system orientation and integration of the facilities system operations will be incorporated, the employee must have a full understanding of engineering system concepts to include automation monitoring.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Monitor and understand the engineering systems and emergency medical systems throughout the Medical Center by utilizing the Graphic Control Center's Energy Management System. Operate, troubleshoot, maintain and repair a variety of conditions concerning the plant and support machinery to include but not limited to: boilers, chillers, a/c equipment, pumps and variable frequency drives. Interpret the values and meaning represented by gauges, meters and other measuring scales that indicate temperatures, pressures and like devices. Inspect, maintain and repair the air conditioning system, centrifugal compressors and their components used to cool the medical center. Perform various operational repairs of two (2) multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Monitor and check all operations of safety equipment with the air conditioning and/or boilers as well as the emergency diesel generators. Be proficient in trouble shooting, repairing and/or verbal advise during emergency calls as the Graphic Control Operator, representing the Operations Foreman during off shift hours. Must be able to understand the concept of teamwork and the importance each team member contributes tot he team to make the operation run smoothly. Work Schedule: Varies depending on services needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD546-06790-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/21/2023. 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)MaterialsMeasuring 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: The employee must be physically able to crawl, climb, bend, stoop and walk, have good eyesight (20/20 vision corrected), have good hearing, must not be color blind, able to lift and carry objects in various sizes and shapes weighing 45lb. and work in close spaces. Working Conditions: The employee is subject to loud noise, fumes, dust and high heat, vibration, grease, sudden changes in temperature, rain, sun, wind and drafts. Exposed to hazard of high pressure steam, power equipment, electric shock, fumes from volatile liquids, hot water, chemical and noxious gases.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Jimmie Shaw
• Phone: 407-627-8325
• Email: [email protected]