Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Summary

The Utility Systems Repairer Operator (USRO) is assigned to the Graphic Control section of Engineering in Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the Gainesville / Lake City Division of the North Florida / South Georgia Health Care System. The USROs work under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor and receives daily assignments from the Operations Supervisor.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Conducts the monthly generator test connected to hospital load for the medical center Emergency Generators.
• Responsible for both Building Automation and Control Systems and any alarms received on them.
• Will stand as Graphic Control Operator in charge of the Central Energy Plan in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.
• Identities faulty equipment causes and makes repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating cooling humidifying dehumidifying cleaning filtering and circulating.

Work Schedule : Sunday - Saturday Eight (8) hour rotating shift work to meet 24 / 7 Operations.

Position Description Title / PD# : Utility Systems Repairer-Operator / PD03391A

Physical Requirements : The work requires carrying of equipment tools and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans electrical and water lines and duct work. The incumbent is required to stoop stretch bend kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Chain hoists and various rigging are used for manipulating units weighing up to 5000 pounds.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider :

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

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.

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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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Key Skills

Forklift,Basic Math,Heavy Equipment Operation,Industrial Equipment,Wastewater,Water Truck Experience,Mechanical Knowledge,Commercial Driving,Maintenance,Heavy Lifting,Excavator,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 28 - 32