This position is assigned to the Plant Operations Unit, under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Facility Operations Supervisor for the NWI Grand Island Medical Facility. The incumbent conducts various tasks in connection with maintenance, repair, and operation of the boiler plant and chiller plant.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Operates and maintains three (3) Fire-tube boilers of 200 horsepower and 6,900 pounds of steam per hour capacity each on natural gas and #2 fuel oil, blowing down boilers, water columns and gage glasses, testing electric fuel and water safety devices, starting and stopping fuel, feed water and transfer pumps, testing and maintaining proper balance of boiler water by use of chemicals and adjusting burners for proper combustion, test water to maintain chemical balance. Responsible for and maintains all equipment in the boiler plan, making repairs such as packing pumps and valves, replacing defective valves, pipes and fittings, replacing insulation, adjusting regulators and adjusting burners for proper combustion using either natural gas or #2 fuel oil. Incumbent must keep daily and monthly logs for all operations of the plant and reads or obtains readings throughout the plant. Responsible for the operation and repair of 3 350 Ton centrifugal water chillers, cooling towers and ancillary equipment. The incumbent reads and records data from pressure gauges, thermometers, flow meters and monitors the Johnson controls Engineering Control Center as to the status of the air conditioning system throughout the Medical Center. Start and stop air conditioning equipment as appropriate, checks operational status of A/C equipment, monitors readings of alarms, temperature, etc., and makes minor adjustments from the computer system. Tests samples of air conditioning system water and adds chemicals as prescribed for control of corrosion, scale build up, and bacteria growth. During days, nights, weekends, and Holidays, incumbent makes minor adjustments necessary to allow the A/C system to function appropriately as emergency calls are received from patient areas and occupied areas of the facility to include adjustments to valves and the turning on and off of the appropriate equipment until mechanics can make necessary repairs. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm to be discussed during interview Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator/PD70326A Physical Requirements: Incumbent may install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment or components from ladders, platforms and scaffolding and in cramped or hard to reach areas. This can require walking long distances, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, and climbing in uncomfortable or tiring positions. The working conditions vary with the environment. It may be inside or outside, and is generally dirty, dusty, greasy, and may be in inclement weather. Incumbent must be medically able to wear a respirator. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. He/she occasionally may handle materials and equipment that weighs in excess of 70 lbs. The incumbent must be able to routinely fit into the mud and steam boiler drums.

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
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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: Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervision 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 VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 US
• Name: Timothy Ries
• Phone: 605-336-3230 X7700
• Email: [email protected]