USAJOBS · 2 days ago
Lead Utility Systems Operator
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$33.29/hr - $33.29/hrThe Central Virginia VA Health Care System is seeking a Lead Utility Systems Operator in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves coordinating the operation, maintenance, and repair of building service equipment, as well as overseeing the work of Utility Systems Operators and ensuring that safety and efficiency standards are met.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate the operation, maintenance and repair of building service equipment
Perform, in addition to Leader duties, those of the Utility Systems Operator/Repairman
Passes on instructions from the Utility System Supervisor regarding work assignments and their priority
Sees to it that the repairmen/operators have the appropriate tools and test equipment to perform the required task
Responsible for parts, ordering and follow-up on delivery, along with training other employees to follow these procedures
Verifies progress of work, safety of work environment and practices, causes of work delays, and finally reports completion of task to the Utility Unit Supervisor
Verifies the work distribution to be sure that all employees are adequately utilized
Keep abreast of current up-to-date Engineering policies and procedures
Ensures that the policies and procedures are made known to all employees assigned
Performs duties necessary to analyze, modify, overhaul, maintain, repair, calibrate, operate equipment and evaluate a variety of utility system operating equipment
Be cross-trained in all areas of operation within the utility system plant in order to be able to assist all operators in a particular area, such as the Energy Control Center
Perform as a plant operator on shift rotating basis as needed for scheduled annual and sick leave, emergency annual and unscheduled sick leave
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance as directed by the Utility Unit Foreman
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Pre-employment physical required
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/16/2026
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
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work assignments involve standing, stooping, bending, crawling, and frequently working in cramped and awkward positions, working from ladders, with high temperatures, and on high pressure systems, cleaning and repairing boiler water and firesides, and lifting from 5 to 50 pound bag drums
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
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