This position is aligned under the Facility Service Line, at the VA Medical Center, Tomah, WI. The position is located in the Maintenance and Operations Section, Boiler Plant in Tomah, WI.

Duties

Duties include but may not be limited to: Checks boilers and auxiliary type equipment hourly. Operates the entire boiler plant to its maximum economy and efficiency. Tests the emergency diesel generator monthly. Collects and makes test of boiler water daily. Applies knowledge of the entire system in order to locate problems and determine action necessary to maintain adequate steam production. Work Schedule: Full Time, 8 hour rotating shifts, days, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Operators are physically fit to perform assigned duties, such as working on high elevations, confined areas, heavy lifting and extreme temperatures. Incumbent frequently lifts and carries boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. WORK CONDITIONS: Works mainly in the central steam generating plant but will be required to make rounds on the low-pressure campus boilers, to log operational parameters and perform safety device testing in order to maintain the low-pressure units. Subject to extreme noise from air compressors, rotating machinery, fans and motors, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes. Occasionally subject to the cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment, possible burns from acids, caustics, hot water, steam and contact with boilers and high-pressure steam burst and heat. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Tomah VA Medical Center 500 East Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]