The Air Conditioning Equipment Operator is assigned to the Energy Plant with which is located in the Engineering Service under the general supervision from the Plant Foreman. They are a representative of the Engineering Service during non-administrative hours, weekends and holidays.

Duties

The Air Conditioner Equipment Operator is required to exercise sound judgement when confronted with physical plant emergency conditions such as critical system malfunction or total failure. The prevention of serious injury or loss of life depends on the incumbent initiating the correct procedures if equipment fails. The Air Conditioner Equipment Operator's decisions have a direct impact on support systems in patient care areas. This is a 24 hour facility and Incumbents will work on rotating 12 or 8 hour shifts. Duties may include but are not limited to: Operates and does minor repairs on three gas/oil fired steam boiler, centrifugal water chillers, induced draft cooling towers, chilled water pumps, and condenser water pumps. Operates and performs minor repairs and adjustments on the medical center's centralizes energy management system (METASYS) computer and file components. Records readings from instruments located on and/or adjacent to boilers and chillers. Analyzes and records results of tests on water samples and chemically treats boiler, chiller, and condenser water systems to maintain treatment levels. Preforms routine scheduled preventative maintenance and maintains records of scheduled operations. Performs minor repairs, such as replacing mechanical seals, bearings, valves, pipe fittings, and motors. Monitors and communicates with appropriate persons per medical center policy concerning station fire alarms, disaster notification and medical gas alarm systems. Performs monthly and annual boiler safety device testing as required by VHA Directives. Work Schedule: 12 or 8 hour, rotating shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioner Equipment Operator/PD09969A Physical Requirements: Regular walking tours of the plant to conduct inspections of equipment which include some lifting, kneeling, standing, climbing and stooping. Repairs occasionally require working in awkward and cramped positions and lifting up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Most work is done inside with occasional exposure to surrounding temperature in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, chemicals used in water treatment, steam in excess of 300 degrees Fahrenheit and loud noises. The use of protective clothing or gear, such as rubber aprons, hard toe-boots, hearing protection, safety goggles, gloves, or face shields, are frequently required.

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/Machinery Equipment Assembly, Installation and Repair Interpretation Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Dexterity and Safety 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 Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center One Freedom Way Augusta, GA 30901 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]