The incumbent serves as the Utility Systems Operator overseeing the operation of a centralized air conditioning and boiler plant that serves a complex of buildings located in a campus style environment. The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans. Health Administration (VHA), at the Sepulveda Medical Center, (Engineering Department).

Duties

* Serves as the Utility Systems Operator overseeing the operation of a centralized air conditioning and boiler plant that services a complex of buildings located in a campus style environment. * Directs the daily operational activities of the Utility Plant. * Prepares rotational shift schedule; maintaining employee vacation schedule, and scheduling periodic boiler testing. * Orders water treatment chemicals and repair parts; troubleshooting difficult problems; reviewing daily log sheets, assign preventive maintenance, manage service contracts, and contract service technicians. * Monitors and controls the environment in remote buildings from a computerized building automation system (BAS) by adjusting operating temperatures and airflow and starting and stopping of fans. * Checks temperature sensing points in various building areas and adjust controls to meet local requirements and desires. * Computes tonnage and make-up water used per hour and the gallons being circulated per unit of time as well as the heat load. * Tests water in cooling towers and add chemicals for control of alkalinity, algae, and scale formation. * Assists mechanics in major overhaul or preventive maintenance of equipment performed during the non-cooling season. * May also monitor and regulate the operation of refrigeration equipment for items such as cold storage in the kitchen and canteen. * May prepare boilers for annual internal/external inspections. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tour of Duty: 07:00 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator/PD10708A Physical Requirements: Prolonged physical effort is not routine. Operators occasionally lift objects weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Lifting equipment, such as chain hoists, is available to move heavier objects. Some standing, stooping, bending, and work on ladders (occasionally over operating equipment) is required. Incumbent frequency work in confined areas in and around boilers, chillers, and support equipment.

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionDexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical Practices 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 Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 US
• Name: Yasmeen Sabir
• Email: [email protected]