As a Utility Systems Repairer Operator, you will be responsible for independent operation, maintenance, and minor repair of large industrial chiller units as well as operating and maintaining various plant systems such as steam boilers. This is an open continuous job announcement. Applications will be reviewed for qualifications and eligibility to be issued to Selecting Officials using the cut off dates as indicated below in the Additional Information Section.

Duties

As a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator, you will: Utilize comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated skill of multiple trades/crafts to perform the full range of senior journeyman tasks. Apply in-depth knowledge of utility systems to independently operate utility systems under varying load conditions. Monitor operation, and repair of multiple utility systems and associated facilities and building systems and equipment. Perform inspections, shift rounds, and preventive maintenance on utility systems and other equipment as required or directed. Demonstrate expertise in the use, handling, and maintenance of tools and equipment common to utility systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position requires weekend hours, night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
• The selectee must be able to acquire an EPA Universal Technician Certification within 60 days of hire.
• This position is Emergency Essential. Please see Additional Information section.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows: Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (Screen Out) Knowledge of equipment assembly installation, repair, etc. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of measuring instruments The ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc (includes blueprint reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12309614

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Sirena Ellis
• Phone: 301-402-2894
• Email: [email protected]