The incumbent serves as a Utility Systems Repair/Operator (USRO) for the Grand Junction Veterans Health Care System and is responsible for both boiler and chiller repair and operations. During non-regular duty hours when there is no supervisor present, the incumbent has shift responsibility and serves as the "operator in charge".

Duties

Major Duties include but not limited too: Responsible for the safe operation of the central heating plant which consists of three (3) Johnston 200 horsepower, 6900 lb./hr. fire tube boilers. Responsible for the operation of One (1) 275 ton Magnetic Bearing Chiller Incumbent fields hot and cold calls, as well as other Engineering service calls Perform operator-level preventive and corrective maintenance as well as repairs on chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, steam traps, and other associated equipment as well as installing, performing major maintenance, repairing, extensive troubleshooting, and modifying multiple fuel heating and power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Starts, operates, adjusts, stops, maintains, and performs various operational repairs on one or more, single or multiple fuels, HVAC systems, power boilers, and associated auxiliary equipment (including water softeners). Records steam production and other operating data at hourly intervals as required on the steam log sheet, changes flow charts, and computes daily use of makeup water, steam production, and average outside temperature. Maintains a comfortable environment throughout the campus, controlling air-handlers, hot water reheat systems, and chilled water pumps via the Johnson Controls METASYS control system. Work Schedule: 12- hour rotating shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repair Operations/PD10821A Physical Requirements: This position requires walking, standing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy loads daily and occasionally heavy loads. Incumbent must be in good physical condition, have good eyesight with or without glasses and cannot be colorblind.

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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsUse 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 VA Western Colorado Health Care System 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 US
• Name: VISN 19 HR Contact Center
• Phone: 719-227-4600
• Email: [email protected]