Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 19, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 26, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates on Wednesday of each remaining week. This announcement may be extended or removed from USAJobs.gov at any time.
Boiler Plant Duties (50%)
- The incumbent operates, maintains, monitors and repairs three (3) "D" Type Water Tube Boiler Plant of 1,200 HP, a total of 3,600 HP and an output of 40,000 lbs/hr at 130 lbs/sq. inch per boiler and all auxiliary equipment. Must inspect, adjust and repair various boiler controls, safety devices, feed pumps, condensate pumps, fuel oil pumps to ensure safe and efficient plant operation. Required to perform installations of minor and major repairs of equipment and operate according to VA regulations, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and Facility policies.
- Monitors four (4) 30,000 gallons of #2 ULTRAPURE fuel oil underground storage tanks and fuel oil delivery, INCON 2001 tank sentinel fuel oil monitoring device especially during boiler fuel oil operation and must maintain and monitor the opacity meter as per VA policy and EPA guidelines. Also monitors one (1) 30,000 gallons and two (2) 1,000 gallons undergrounds storage tanks of fuel for the operation of the Medical Center's emergency generators.
- Monitors two (2) 3,150 KVA Main Emergency Diesel Generators, one (1) 370 KVA Life Support Emergency Diesel Generator and one (1) 160 KVA Community Living Center (CLC) Emergency Diesel Generator during power outage until being relieved by the electrician.
- Tests and treats the boiler water, feed water, condensate return water, cooling tower water and city water as per JJP VAMC instructions and manufacturers recommendations and adjusts pump settings to maintain concentration of chemicals within the systems.
- Operates, monitors and repairs four (4) low pressure air compressors and three (3) air driers to sustain continuous supply of clean dry air for pneumatic controls of Boiler Plant, Air Conditioning Plant and Air Handling Units providing environment controlled climate throughout the medical center.
Air Conditioning Plant Duties (50%)
- Operates, monitors and does emergency repairs on one (1) 1,400 ton, two (2) 1,200 ton, one (1) 1000 ton and one (1) 800 ton, a total of 5,600 ton Air Conditioning Plants and auxiliary equipment. All operation of equipment must be safe, efficient and as per manufacturer's instruction and JJP VAMC policies.
- Operates and monitors the one (1) computer known as FX40 Graphic Energy Building Automation Systems that controls the energy management systems and the air conditioning systems throughout the Medical Center.
- Keeps and maintains all daily records of plant operations and monitors fire alarm systems. Must respond on any emergency calls throughout the medical center such as fire alarm systems, plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling and hazard spills during WHEN hours.
- Operates high voltage switchgear that provide electricity to the Medical Center during the WHEN hours. This includes operation of the 5KV switchgear in coordination with Consolidated Edison of New York. It also includes locating tripped 480 Volt switchgear in the electrical network rooms and then charging and resetting these breakers. All switchgear operation is to be reported in the plant log and to the Electrical Shop Foreman.
- Performs all housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, mopping, waxing, etc., in both plants and storage areas.
- The incumbent is free to normally use his/her own judgment and initiative in the greater part of all assignments. Plants are operated and maintained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on rotating schedule. Maybe required to work overtime on occasions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 8am - 4pm / 4pm - 12am / 12am - 8am / alternating shifts and days off.
Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer Operator/PD11688A
Physical Requirements: The position involves working with heights; working with moving parts and rotating machinery; electrical apparatus; noisy machines. Work is performed inside where the area is usually dry and heated, but short periods of time may be spent exposed to extreme and abnormal temperatures. The incumbent is exposed to greasy and dirty work as well as fumes from refrigerants and combustible gases. Hazards include the possibility of electrical shock, injury to eyes from handling chemicals and injury from burns in connection with steam piping and valves. The employee is also required to work rotating shifts.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 19, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 26, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates on Wednesday of each remaining week. This announcement may be extended or removed from USAJobs.gov at any time.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/19/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12698068.
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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents), we will review applicants to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring officer for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 19, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be February 26, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates on Wednesday of each remaining week. This announcement may be extended or removed from USAJobs.gov at any time.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.