This position is located at the Edwards Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL. It is aligned under the Engineering Service. The purpose of the position it to operate a centralized, multiple zone air conditioning plant that includes unusual equipment configuration requirements; a large number of components, controls, gauges, and amount of auxiliary equipment.

Duties

Duties: Operates a centralized, multiple zone system. Checks temperature sensing points in buildings; adjusts controls; starts, regulates, and stops air handling equipment; arid resets temperature controls and steam spray valves for humidity control. Logs gauge readings, tests water in cooling towers, records results of water condition tests, performs operator maintenance, and replaces minor parts. Ensures that unusual equipment configuration requirements operate efficiently to service exceptionally large building(s), and meet the various needs of users. Systems operated have an extremely large capacity and flexibility , The level of complexity involved in this kind of situation it also reflected in the large number of components and amount of auxiliary equipment to coordinate and the large number of controls and gauges to monitor and use as bases for judgments and decisions. Checks temperature sensing points in various building areas and adjusts controls to meet local requirements, and desires. Starts, regulates, and stops various items of air handling equipment from central switches or from decentralized witches in fan or equipment rooms. Starts, stops and regulates the air conditioning compressors. or absorbers, the cooling tower fans, and other related support equipment In accordance with procedures with central or local switches as required for load Conditions; adjusts valves and resets temperature controls and steam spray valves for humidity control as conditions warrant, based on observations. Logs results of water condition tests, dry and wet bulb temperatures, chiller oil level and oil pressure, water temperature entering and leaving condensers, volt and ampere readings, vacuum pressure, refrigerant temperature and level, high and low pressure readings humidity, and other readings. Computes tonnage and make-up water used per hour and the gallons being circulated per unit of time as well at the heat load. Tests water in cooling towers and adds chemicals for control of alkalinity, algae, and scale formation. Performs operator maintenance such as adding refrigerant; changing fillers in air handlers; cleaning strainers;. replacing broken or worn drive. belts on motors; lubricating the various compressor, fans, shafts and steam glands of pumps and moving parts of other operating and standby equipment ; Uses various lubricants and maintains a log of lubricant changes and requirement. Performs repairs such as replacing valve plates, broken flares, and: copper tubing, repacking glands, adjusting expansion valves, replacing anvil electric motors, and making temporary repairs to pipes. Knowledge of the operating .principles of a variety of steam, gas diesel, and electrically driven compressors .and absorbers including steam driven centrifugal compressors and the safety consideration involved in the use of steam. Ability to troubleshoot the more unusual malfunctions in advanced equipment and systems by using numerous testing techniques and items of test equipment and quickly and expertly pinpoint sources of trouble whether in the controls of equipment itself and determine the nature and extent of repairs or adjustments needed. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment especially when acting as "Operator in Charge". Ability to operate sophisticated air conditioning systems and equipment that support specialized work activities that generate diverse air conditioning requirements that are carried out in buildings and are served from the central system. Such requirements include precise control of temperature and humidity in an environment that cannot vary in temperature by more than one degree and also includes similar humidity variation restrictions. Work Schedule: Fixed Tours Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Operator/PD00679A Physical Requirements: The operator occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 50lbs. Lifting equipment, such as chain hoist, is available to move heavier objects. Some standing, stooping, bending, and work on ladders is required.

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 (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical PracticesWithout 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 Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Andrea Bell
• Phone: 2109926210
• Email: [email protected]