Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located within the Logistics Facility Management Department at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA.

The primary purpose of this position is to operate as a journey level Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic.

However, as workload varies, also performs as a Boiler Plant Operator (large plants) and an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic. Salary negotiation MAY be available for those new to Federal Service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Utility Systems Repairer-Operator ~ without more than normal supervision.

The ability to perform common boiler, heating and/or air conditioning systems tasks including installing components of boiler, heating and air conditioning systems.

Perform cleaning and replacement of nozzles, electrodes, and other small parts; repairing or assembling heating and air conditioning parts including pumps, compressors, and/or evaporators; collecting samples of boiler feed-water for testing.

Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: Frequently works on ladders, scaffolding or platforms where equipment is located.

Stands, stoops, kneel, bends and climbs; and works in tiring, uncomfortable positions. Regularly lifts, carries, handles and sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Occasionally handles objects of heavier weight. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside, subject to all weather conditions. Exposure to almost constant high temperature from boilers.

There is exposure to dirt, greasy odors, smoke, fumes and gases. Uncomfortable face masks, or respirators, and protective devices may be worn.

Scalds, cuts, bruises, and broken bones my result from accidents while working around boilers and machinery and equipment. Major Duties:

• Install, maintain and repair large and complex boilers and heating plants.
• Perform visual and operational tests to troubleshoot and diagnose boiler or heating plant cause of malfunction.
• Test boiler feed-water by using prescribed chemical reagents, color slides, and related equipment.
• Operate large central boiler plant.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble units such as pumps, impellers, centrifugal chillers, water towers, air compressors, and evaporators.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify large air conditioning systems which perform a variety of functions such as cooling, cleaning, humidifying, dehumidifying, filtering, and circulating.