U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 7 hours ago
Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
Joliet, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Utilities System Repairer-Operator to work within the Facilities Management Service at the Joliet CBOC. The role involves testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and documenting all low pressure/hot water boilers and associated systems, as well as air conditioning related equipment.
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Responsibilities
This position is located at the Joliet CBOC located in Joliet - IL
The work involves testing - maintaining - troubleshooting - repairing - operations - and documenting all low pressure/ hot water boilers and associated systems on campus and air conditioning related equipment
Boiler Plant Duties: Test - maintain - troubleshoot - repair - and document all low pressure/ hot water boilers and associated systems on campus
Incumbent works from oral instructions - blueprints - work orders - SOPs - and directives and policies
Complete all required boiler safety device testing for the low pressure/ hot water boilers
Incumbent will take readings every 4 hours - monitoring chemical levels and adjusting the chemical makeup - adjusting the boiler settings and operation
Perform preventive maintenance inspection of low pressure/hot water boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor repairs and adjustments to prevent break down and to increase efficiency equipment
Air Conditioning Equipment Duties: Responds to emergency calls such as no heat or other troubles during operation and diagnose troubles and make necessary adjustments or repairs
Respond to outbuilding trouble calls - domestic hot and cold-water systems - troubleshoot - repair - and maintain HVAC equipment
Perform the full range of operations - maintenance and repair of steam and hot water boilers - chillers - air handlers - including related equipment and systems throughout the campus
Conduct inspections of the facilities and equipment to ensure all meet OSHA - Life Safety - Joint Commission and industry standards
Pipefitter Duties: Repairs high pressure Johnson control valves - high pressure heat exchangers - check valves - pack high pressure gate valves - repairs high pressure bolted flanges - expansion joints - expansion tanks - fan coils - convectors - automatic relief valves - gauges - and other monitoring equipment
Install and repair high pressure circulating and condensate lines and pumps - tests systems and equipment on completion of repair or modification to insure proper operation
Is sometimes required to make emergency repairs on high temperature and high-pressure hot water systems
Works on piping from size 1/8" to 12" diameter
Installs steam radiators - fins - Modine Heating Units - and other types of heating systems
Is responsible for the maintenance and repair of high-pressure steam traps and steam operated coils
Drain and refill piping risers for maintenance work
Work Schedule: To be discussed in interviews
The shift will be rotating and includes holidays and weekends
Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD13158A Physical Requirements: Work assignments require high physical effort
The employee is frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
They are continually required to stand while working and must frequently climb ladders and scaffolds
Frequent standing - walking - bending - crouching - reaching - and stooping is required
Routine climbing and work in high places on ladders and roof tops is be required
Working Conditions: Work involves frequently climbs ladders and scaffolding and works in awkward positions
Assists in lifting and carrying assemblies to be installed
Subject to the hazards of the trade such as cuts - bruises - dust - dirt danger of falls from ladders or scaffolds - eye and hand injuries when working with power equipment or occasionally subject to work in foul air where animals or pets have been kept
May work on "locked" wards and contagious wards
May be exposed to moderate or high noise levels - sawdust - various fumes - and other hazards
May work outdoors and on buildings and may be exposed to inclement weather
Qualification
Required
Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
Detailed descriptions of qualifications must be supported by the resume
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work
Applicants must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment
Resumes must be legible and relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position
Resumes must be 5MB or less and formatted correctly
Physical ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand while working and frequently climb ladders and scaffolds
Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required
Ability to work in high places on ladders and rooftops
Ability to perform emergency repairs on high temperature and high-pressure hot water systems
Ability to work on piping from size 1/8" to 12" diameter
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