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Utility Systems Repairer-Operator(Supervisor)

Salem, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$35.01/hr - $40.99/hr

The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, at the Salem VA Health Care System. The role involves supervising staff and ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of the facility's centralized chiller plant and HVAC equipment.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supervise mechanics in the trades of A/C equipment operator, A/C equipment mechanics and Electronic Industrial Control mechanic

Ensure maintenance and operations of the Utility Systems are accomplished, including scheduling required safety and environmental inspections, maintaining all inspection and compliance records

Act as SME on utility system operations on HVAC, refrigeration systems, chillers, pumps, compressors, industrial water treatment, water return systems, auto valves, hydrostatic testing, safety component circuits and operations testing frequencies

Observes, inspects, performs necessary test, measures key temperatures, pressures, humidity, and resets control points as conditions require

Makes scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, and repairs on all equipment and systems. Monitors alarm enunciator panel

Controls and operates, thru the Control Center functional components of each of the following: mechanical exhaust systems, auxiliary air conditioning systems for standby/supplemental cooling, heated and chilled water circulating systems

Coordinates the utility system and other shops, sections, and outside contractors to ensure that all labor, tools, supplies and equipment are adequate to complete projects within the planned time frame and determine assignments

Review utility system and HVAC system's operations and communicates any operational or functional issues with the M&O General Supervisor or FMS leadership

Qualification

HVAC systemsChiller operationsSupervisory skillsIndustrial water treatmentPreventive maintenanceSafety complianceTeam coordinationTechnical inspections

Required

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

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

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

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

There is no educational substitution at this grade level

Physical Requirements: Operate heavy equipment, including standing, climbing ladders and kneeling while performing work or inspecting the work of subordinate employees. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs