The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator (USRO) is assigned to the Energy Center which is part of the Facility Management. This section is responsible for the maintenance, repair and safe operation of the Boiler Plant, Cooling Plant. The USRO can be scheduled for any of 7 shifts required to meet the needs if the Energy Center. This position will rotate each shift based on a four week rotation.

Duties

The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator (USRO) is assigned to the Energy Center which is part of the Facilities Management. This section is responsible for the maintenance, repair and safe operation of the Boiler Plant, Cooling Plant. The USRO can be scheduled for any of 7 shifts required to meet the needs of the Energy Center. The position will rotate each shift based on a four week rotation. When on duty at other than normal business hours, the USRO has full responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Center and is responsible for assigned for assigned duties/tasks of the shift and any minor emergency repairs that are needed. The USRO follows written and verbal instructions supplied by the Operations Foreman or by the USRO on the previous shift. The USRO has the responsibility to determine that emergency work must be done and has the authority to call-in necessary additional maintenance personnel with approved overtime. The USRO is responsible for relaying instruction to the next shirt operator including problems encountered and action taken. The USRO is required to perform all safety checks necessary to start up a cold plant and those required on a hot plant. In addition, the USRO must be able to test and analyze the boiler water and cooling water and make corrections to the boiler and cooling water systems, inspect all operating machinery, recognize potential problems and take corrective action. The USRO must be knowledge or able to learn about pollution control monitoring devices, manual/automatic microprocessor and computerized controls related to power boilers and centrifugal chillers. The USRO shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the Energy Center and all areas assigned. Work Schedule: Rotating 8 hour Shifts (Monday through Friday, to include nights, weekends and holidays) Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer - Operator/PD01525A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The Utility Systems Repairer/Operator frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers. chillers, and support equipment ( i.e. auxiliary and pollution control equipment). The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. Workers frequently life and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. The USRO works indoors and occasionally outside for short periods where they are subject to prevailing weather conditions. The USRO is subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating, machinery, soot, dirt grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in work area. The USRO is required to know and practice sound safety measures.

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: Attention to DetailCommunicationCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Industrial Equipment OperationMechanicalTechnical CompetenceTechnical Problem Solving 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 for this occupation.

Contacts

• Address Ann Arbor VA Medical Center 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 US
• Name: Robert Coman
• Phone: 734-845-3510
• Email: [email protected]