The primary purpose of this position is to perform Utility System Repairs for the medical center. This position is located in the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service at the Amarillo VA Health Care System, in Amarillo, Texas.

Duties

The Utility Systems Repairer-Operator works in both the Boiler and the Chiller Plants performing operation, maintenance, and repair of four high pressure boilers, and three centrifugal chillers, etc. Boiler Plant operations, repair and maintenance duties include checking the control panels for the Boiler systems. Control panels control natural gas pressure, fuel oil pressure, incoming domestic water pressure, and steam pressure. Incumbent ensures temperature and humidity are controlled within tolerances through the building automation program by making computer adjustments. Incumbent checks operating equipment in Boiler plant, hourly; monitors the fire alarm system; medical gas alarm panel; elevator emergency call systems; and checkpoint monitors for temperature and humidity. Incumbent repacks and replaces pumps, valves, greasing oil pumps, valves and control linkages. In operating the equipment, the incumbent initiates the regeneration of water softeners when tests indicate hardness in the water. Installs, Maintains and Repairs Equipment Systems Boiler plant operations, repair and maintenance: Operates boiler plant with capacity of10,000 to 25,000 pounds of steam per hour. Performs the operation and operational maintenance of gas, and fuel oil fired power boilers and auxiliary equipment with manual or automatic controls to produce saturated or superheated steam or high temperature hot water. Lights off, operates, secures, and maintains power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Operates dampers, induced and forced draft fans, heat exchangers, fuel and air heaters, pumps, fuel pressure, control valves, fuel strainers, relief valves, water softeners, and other similar equipment. Regulates fuel feed and water levels and maintains required steam pressure and temperatures. Replenishes chemical feed tanks and monitor feed water conditioning equipment to control or remove impurities and entrapped gases. Performs difficult repairs and maintenance and during shutdown periods in equipment overhaul and preparation of boilers for inspection. The operators maintain efficient combustion levels and ensure compliance with air pollution laws or regulations. The operators use electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, and zone charts in conjunction with meters, gauges, and computer generated data to determine adjustments or corrections necessary for proper boiler operations or changing load requirements. Adjusts fuel feeds and the volume and velocity of draft and other fire box variables to achieve maximum combustion efficiency with changing load demands or variations in fuel quality. Works using independent judgment and decisions in performing boiler plant operations and maintenance work. Regulates fuel feed and water levels and maintains required steam pressure and temperatures. Replenishes chemical feed tanks and monitors feed water conditioning equipment to control or remove impurities and entrapped gases. Independently starts, adjusts, maintains, and periodically monitors water level, fuel feed, pressure, and other gauges to assure efficient operation. Boilers operated under these conditions are designed to operate without constant attention. Services power boilers that typically include a variety of auxiliary components such as fuel delivery systems, induced draft fans, de-aerating equipment, water treatment equipment, economizers, and air compressors that often require regular adjustment and maintenance to meet rigid tolerances. Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant systems and equipment including boiler feed pumps, fuel oil pumps, air compressors, turbines, generators, boiler fixtures, and combustion fans. Operates and performs maintenance on emergency electrical generators to meet plant electrical requirements when the main electrical source is unable to provide the necessary power. Incumbent is responsible for maintenance and repair of all package chilled water or air conditioning systems, such as units serving OR, Intensive Care Units, etc. Work Schedule: (Rotating) 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7a-3p, 3p-11p Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator-Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/PD02007A Physical Requirements: The position will require heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), heavy carrying (45 pounds and over), moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), straight pulling (8 hours), pulling hand over hand (8 hours), pushing (8 hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking (8 hours), standing (8 hours), crawling (8 hours), kneeling (8 hours), repeated bending (8 hours), climbing-legs only (8 hours), and climbing use of legs and arms. Recruitment Incentive/Relocation Incentive: A Recruitment-Individual/ Recruitment-Group/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Pre-Employment Physical.

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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInspectInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Use 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]