UTILITIES SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of journeyman-level utility system operation, maintenance and repair duties, such as installing, repairing, and modifying water distribution, sewage collection, natural gas distribution systems, facility plumbing, fire suppression systems, liquid fuel storage and distribution systems.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations Work Group.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a UTILITIES SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair of dry-pipe, wet-pipe, aqueous film-forming foam and high- expansion foam fire suppression systems for aircraft hangars and other specialized facilities.

2. Knowledge of utility distribution, storage, and collection system installation/isolation/repair, and of the physical properties and hazards associated with the various systems encountered. 3.

Knowledge of fuel distribution and storage systems; of the physical properties and hazards associated with the handling of various types of petroleum fuels; and of preventive maintenance and inspection techniques as applied to fuel distribution and storage systems.

4.

Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair various systems and equipment, as well as techniques used to measure, cut, thread, join, fit piping and tubing, safety, environmental and security regulations, procedures and practices.

5.

Skill in using and maintaining various hand and power tools such as multi-meters, flange spreaders, motor joists/lifts, hydraulic jacks, impact wrenches, pneumatic tools, air compressors, torque wrenches, etc.

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Skill in installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing non-industrial & industrial facility plumbing water supply and wastewater disposal systems/equipment and skilled in calibrating fuel dispensing systems and tank and pressure gauges.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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

Physical Effort: Performs work that involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling, stooping, standing, arm movement, and climbing.

Sometimes must work in awkward, tiring, or uncomfortable positions, or cramped areas.

Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts items weighing over 50 pounds using jacks, hoists, or helpers.

May be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of the systems being worked on are in hard-to-reach places, as well as having to enter bulk storage tanks through manholes.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside and may be subject to extreme heat and cold and hard, damp floors or surfaces. Work is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy.

May be required to make installations and repairs outside during inclement weather. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, strains, bruises, burns, infections, and skin abrasions.

Subject to skin irritation from fuels and oils; exposure to noxious fumes or toxic vapors; and danger of fire, explosion, electrical shock, and asphyxiation.

Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones.

May be subject to claustrophobic conditions and the wearing of cumbersome breathing equipment when performing periodic cleaning of the interior of bulk storage tanks.

Works around machinery or moving parts.

May wear and use uncomfortable protective clothing and safety devices such as protective eyeglasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard- toe shoes, respirators, and gloves for long periods of time.

Major Duties:

Maintains, repairs, and tests a variety of complex equipment and systems involving new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as fire suppression systems, water distribution pumps, water treatment systems, chemical dispensers, electronic and mechanical altitude valves, sewage lift station pumps, natural gas distribution system components, water closets, faucets, and backflow prevention assemblies.

Performs all phases of liquid fuel system and component maintenance including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification.

Troubleshoots and repairs problems in the electrical components of water, sewage, natural gas, fire suppression, and fuel distribution systems.

Participates in cleaning the interior surface of bulk storage tanks, above and below ground, by entering tanks.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.