The incumbent will serve as an Air Conditioning Equipment Operator in the Facilities Engineering Service Line at VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Install valves, steam traps, regulators, floats, switches, relays, and automatic timers. Use Utility system trade tools such as pipe threaders, taps, dies, drill press, and gear/bearing pullers. Select appropriate instruments to be used in installation of utility system equipment. Operate a modern steam plant. Operate a central control center. Operate utility system support systems and equipment. Troubleshooting and repair of steam plant equipment. Chemistry control of cooling tower water (open loop). Troubleshooting and repair of plant support equipment. Computer control of industrial chillers. Computer control of power boilers. Computer control of fire alarm/prevention system. Perform inspections, preventative, and corrective maintenance of utility systems. Maintain test equipment and instruments. Report all unsafe conditions or practices to the supervisor immediately. Work Schedule: Monday - Sunday 12 hour varying shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Operator (Boiler Plant Operator)/PD41498A Physical Requirements: Incumbent makes repairs or adjustments to equipment from ladders, platforms and in cramped or had to reach areas. This requires standing, stooping, bending, climbing, and at times in uncomfortable or tiring positions. Incumbent may be subject to bruises, cuts, burns or other minor injuries. Working Conditions: Work is performed mostly indoors and, at times, under dirty or greasy conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to foul odors or fumes and uncomfortable heat or cold.

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
• 5 CFR 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of 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 2 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 eligibilities are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Operation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervision SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Selective Factors are knowledge, skills, abilities, or special qualifications that are in addition to the minimum requirements in a qualification standard but are determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of a particular position. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration. 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. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Danielle Callinder
• Phone: 253-582-8440 X75465
• Email: [email protected]