Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-10 level, your resume must demonstrate the following:

• Experience with controlling and repairing chiller plants, boiler plants and associated equipment
• Knowledge and experience with building automation systems
• Experience with fire alarm monitoring systems
• Experience with medical gas
• Knowledge of generators
• Experience with utility systems to include: natural gas, electrical, water & sewer

Physical requirements and working conditions: The USRO frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and auxiliary equipment. The job can require moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. When performing repairs, they may occasionally work from scaffolds and platforms and may perform strenuous work while standing, sitting, or lying down. Workers frequently lift and carry parts, tools, chemical supplies, or other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and may sometimes be required to move items weighing over that amount with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. They may also be required to work a rotating shift schedule, which can be arduous.
The USRO generally works indoors but may occasionally work outside for short periods where they could be exposed to inclement weather conditions. They can be subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, chemicals, and other hazards. May be exposed to asbestos, fiberglass, and other forms of insulation. While doing maintenance and repairs, they are also exposed to the potential for cuts, abrasions, burns, and other potential contacts with hazards. To minimize the dangers from these and other similar conditions, they must follow all prescribed safety guidelines and wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Preferred Experience: Boiler and Chiller experience- Minimum of 1 year.

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.