The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Utility Systems Operator. The Utility Systems Operator will function under the Facilities Management Service.

Duties

The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to: The USO is responsible safe operation of the Boiler/Combined Heating and Power (CHP) Plant, including maintenance and repair. When on duty at other than normal business hours, the USO has full responsibility the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Center and is responsible for assigned duties/tasks of the shift. The USO will be able to start, operate, and stop all systems within the Energy Center. The USO will also be able to perform various repairs on multiple systems within the plant. The combined systems require constant attention to maintain efficiency and control the formation of pollutants. The USO will maintain efficient combustion levels and ensure compliance with air pollution laws or regulations. Through the use of manual and automatic control systems, USO's monitor, adjust, and control all phases of boiler plant operations. The USO will be required to change fuel sources in both plants if required, from natural gas to fuel oil in the boiler plant or from woodchips to natural gas in the CHP plant. The USO follows written and verbal instructions supplied by the Energy Center Supervisor or by the USO on the previous shift. Work Schedule: 6 - 12 hour shifts, 1 - 8 hour shifts and 7 days off / alternating Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator/PD08256A Physical Requirements: USOs frequently work in confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment (i.e., auxiliary and pollution control equipment). The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending and crouching. USOs frequently lift and carry parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally items over 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling 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: Industrial Equipment OperationInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Operation of Equipment/MachineryTroubleshootingWithout 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 Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 US
• Name: Michael A. Robinson
• Phone: 614-439-6881
• Email: [email protected]