This position serves as a Utility Systems Helper in the utility plants including the Boiler plant and Chiller plants. This position performs a full range of tasks that are involved in the upkeep, maintenance and operation of the Boiler Plant, Engineering Control Center and the Chiller plant. This position is covered by the AFGE Bargaining Unit Agreement.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: Lights off, operates, secures and maintains power boilers and auxiliary support equipment. Assists in starting, operating, securing and maintaining multiple chillers and auxiliary support equipment. Performs proper safety procedures prior to working on boiler an chiller plant equipment. Assists with boiler, chiller and associated production equipment repairs discovered during performance inspections, normal operations or as a result of equipment failure. Performs water treatment and chemical testing of boiler feed water, and cooling towers. Assists mechanics and operators in the operation and maintenance/repairs on various mechanical equipment in the Utility Services Branch. Repairs and overhauls plant equipment which includes pumps, valves, and all associate piping systems, air dryer, reverse osmosis system, and tube delivery systems. Completes required records, logs, and documentation on operations and maintenance. Observes meters and gauges to ensure proper combustion, temperatures and pressures. Cleans equipment and performs general housekeeping duties. Maintains a work site that is clean, neat, and painted to meet suitable housekeeping practices. Maintains all tools in good condition and insures special cutting tools are maintained in a well sharpened condition. Prepares surfaces for painting using cleaning agents and paints surfaces using latex or oil based paints. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD019060 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/29/2023. 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/Working Conditions: The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. Some work is accomplished in small, cramped places. The incumbent may work from ladders and scaffolding. When operating equipment, the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching, bending, turning, and moving of hands, arms, feet, legs, and by the vibration and jerking of the equipment. The incumbent carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally exceed 50 pounds. The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. Exposed to the hot temperatures, dust, gases, danger of burns from hot pipes and equipment normally occurring in boiler points. Exposed to hazardous chemicals in the treatment of boiler water, feedwater, fresh water and sewage. Exposed to the normal hazards present while working in and around rotating machinery and high voltage equipment. Exposed to electrical generating equipment. Will work in confined spaces in awkward positions in dirty, greasy areas. Required to wear appropriate safety gear. Discomfort is encountered when wearing protective clothing, gloves, or eye goggles.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Columbia VA Health Care System 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]