The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator at this level involves recognizing the cause of faulty equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration functions in the Albany VA Medical Center.

Duties

Operates Utility System(s)Work involves the full range of duties required to operate one or more utility system(s). Operates systems of extremely large capacity and flexibility, having a large number of components, controls, gauges, and auxiliary equipment to coordinate and monitor, which service a variety of specialized work activities that generate diverse requirements. Checks temperature sensing points in the buildings; adjusts controls; starts, regulates, and stops equipment; and resets temperature and air/steam controls for proper humidity. Takes and records gauge readings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD05589A Physical Requirements: The grade 10 utility systems repairer/operator is required to work in confined areas in and around air handlers, pumps, motors, and refrigeration machinery. The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, climbing, crouching and bending. Physical effort may include squeezing into and crawling through tight spaces for a limited amount of time as well as working on top of and climbing on equipment. Workers frequently carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted, occasionally items weighing over 40 lbs with the assistance of weight lifting equipment and or other workers.

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/MachineryTroubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)Without more than normal supervisionWork with Others 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 Samuel S Stratton VA Medical Center - Albany 113 Holland Ave Albany, NY 12208 US
• Name: Kim Howell
• Email: [email protected]