This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Durham Medical Center, in the Operations Section of Engineering Service.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the operations and on-the-the job training for operating and maintaining equipment in both Boiler and Chiller Plants and all ancillary environmental equipment throughout the hospital and all associated lease properties. Supervise the operation of all supporting and component equipment of air conditioning systems including; cooling towers, fans, and pumps. Monitoring and checking all air handling units and notifying appropriate personnel when problems occur. Establish deadlines and priorities of work to maintain the plant and equipment in good working order. Conduct training sessions with the operator on duty to ensure that all operators are qualified and familiar with the requirements of their duties and responsibilities. Maintenance of the boilers, combustion controls and recorders to assure that boiler equipment is producing at peak efficiency at all times. Responsible for all elevators and dumbwaiters for the Medical Center Responsible for checking monthly electric, water and fuel bills for certification by the Chief Engineering Service with the Energy Manager, for the training of new employees under his/her supervision. Selects worker and assigns task to be performed, explaining work requirements, methods and procedures. Responsible for leave approval, developing performance standards, writing and updating positions descriptions, rating and evaluating employees, on-the-job training. Perform other job related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor/PD064650 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, 02/26/2024. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Lifts and carries heavy equipment needed in the maintenance and repair work of plant equipment. Works in cramped positions at times and must be continuously alert to the many hazardous conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: Anisha Trice
• Phone: (804)675-5000 X8942
• Email: [email protected]