U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 3 weeks ago
Utility System Operator-RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE AUTHORIZED
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26/hr - $31/hrThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Utility System Operator to perform utility system repairs at the Amarillo VA Health Care System. The role involves operation, maintenance, and repair of high pressure boilers, centrifugal chillers, and associated equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards are met.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Incumbent works in both the Boiler and the Chiller Plants performing operation - maintenance - and repair of four high pressure boilers - three centrifugal chillers - three cooling towers - and an ice plant - including associated equipment
Boiler Plant operations - repair and maintenance duties include checking the control panels for the Boiler systems
Checks operating equipment in Boiler plant - hourly
Monitors the fire alarm system
Medical gas alarm panel
Elevator emergency call systems
And checkpoint monitors for temperature and humidity
Repacks and replaces pumps - valves - greasing oil pumps - valves and control linkages
Maintains proper chemistry control of boiler feed water - and condensate return
Maintains the air conditioning plan and all peripheral equipment including air handling units - fan coil units - pumps - piping - etc
Heating and ventilation units - exhaust fans - and all other similar equipment involved in the air conditioning control room
Maintenance duties include making adjustments and repairs or replacing components of the central air conditioning system - all heating and ventilation units
Exhaust fans and associated duct work
Responsible for maintenance and repair of closed systems for chilled water and air conditioning for units such as the Operating Room - Intensive care - etc
Checks the operation of EMCS and checkpoint systems
Responsible for maintaining an accurate and complete log of conditions and events - and the turnover of items requiring further attention to the appropriate shop
Work Schedule: Rotating shifts - 7:00am-7:00pm - 7:00pm-7:00am - 7:00am-3:00pm - 3:00pm-11:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Utility System Operator-RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE AUTHORIZED/PD504-2007-A Physical Requirements: Frequently work in confined areas in and around boilers
Requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking - standing - climbing - bending - and crouching
Frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted
Occasionally - and with assistance - carries items weighing over 40 pounds
Working Conditions: Mainly works indoors - but occasionally work outside for short periods of time
Subject to high temperatures - constant noise - rotating machinery - soot - dirt - grease - chemicals - oil and fumes
Subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from acids - caustics - hot water - steam and contact with boilers
Work on catwalks and ladders
Qualification
Required
Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position
Experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of high pressure boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, and associated equipment
Ability to check control panels for Boiler systems and monitor operating equipment in the Boiler plant
Experience in maintaining proper chemistry control of boiler feed water and condensate return
Experience in maintaining air conditioning systems and peripheral equipment
Ability to make adjustments and repairs or replace components of the central air conditioning system
Experience in maintaining and repairing closed systems for chilled water and air conditioning
Ability to maintain an accurate and complete log of conditions and events
Ability to work rotating shifts
Physical ability to frequently work in confined areas around boilers
Ability to perform moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching
Ability to frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted
Ability to occasionally carry items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance
Ability to work indoors and occasionally outside for short periods of time
Ability to work in high temperatures, constant noise, and with rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes
Ability to work on catwalks and ladders
Benefits
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
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