Do you have experience independently operating, maintaining, or repairing utilities systems such as chiller units, steam boilers and other building systems and equipment? If so please consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities as a Utility Systems Repairer Operator! In this position you will be responsible for performing a wide range of operations in the monitoring, maintenance, and repair of various NIH utilities systems such as air conditioning, heating, and water distribution.

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 the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• This position is Emergency Essential. Please see Additional Information section.
• This Position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• This Position has physical requirements, See additional information section.
• This position requires shift work.
• Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.

Qualifications

You 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 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12561463

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Alfred Newman
• Phone: 301-827-9708
• Email: [email protected]