This position serves as a Utilities System Operator within Engineering Service at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia, South Carolina under the supervision of the Utility Systems Supervisor, with second level direction provided by the Maintenance Control Manager. 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.

Duties

The Utilities System Operator performs a variety of tasks on a regular and reoccurring basis, involved in Steam and Chilled Water Generating Plant along with water, sewage distribution, medium pressure air, Medical air, vacuum tube system, and electricity generation. The work requires the ability to start, stop and regulate the utility or utilities for optimum efficiency and troubleshoot, maintain, and repair them, and knowledge of the locations and functions of all equipment in the systems. Utilities System Operator when working night shift, weekends and holidays, on a rotating basis, incumbent is unsupervised and acts in a decision-making capacity. During this time, incumbent is responsible for insuring that all operational techniques and maintenance procedures are carried out. Also after regular working hours, weekends, and holidays, incumbent receives emergency trouble calls on all medical center equipment. All calls that are received must be coordinated to see what corrective action can be taken and them incumbent must call Facility Management personnel in on overtime to make repairs as necessary. Performs work of operating and maintaining the Medical Center's centralized, multiple zone air conditioning plant that serves a complex of buildings on campus including laboratories, offices, support and other buildings. The incumbent utilizes the Honeywell Graphic Central and Landis Siemens Apogee Energy Management Computer Systems; controls and monitors the air conditioning plant that consists of multiple large capacity chillers. The system is complex as reflected by the large number of components and auxiliary equipment that are monitored and used as a basis for judgments and operating decisions. Incumbent will work alone most of the time. Incumbent will also be required to operate all auxiliary equipment includes but is not limited to electrical/Electronic driven feed-water pumps, condensate transfer pumps, desecrating feed-water heater, condensate holding tank, duplex condensate pumps, duplex water softener, fuel oil pumps, blow-down tank, air compressors, air dryer, reverse osmosis system, emergency generator, combustion controls, burner management controls, flow meters, gauges, thermometers, oxygen meters, steam and oil pressure regulators, duplex sump pumps, microprocessor controls, and electronic recorders. The incumbent is responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs of all steam plant equipment and plant in a clean, safe working environment. Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:00pm, 4:00 pm - 12;00am, 12:00am - 8:00am, Sunday - Saturday tours. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator/PD01907A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,09/30/2024 . 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc.Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments 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 is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area maybe loud, dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy, with inadequate lighting, heat, or ventilation. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, bums, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation or harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and the hazards of operating power tools and equipment. Discomfort is encountered when wearing protective clothing, gloves, or eye goggles. The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. 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.

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: Lois Auge
• Phone: 706-002-0094 X20094
• Email: [email protected]