Utility Systems Repairer Operator

Job title: Utility Systems Repairer Operator in The Bronx, NY at Federal government of the United States Company: Federal government of the United States Job description: SummaryThe incumbent serves as Utility Systems Repairer Operator for the Facilities Management Service at the James J Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, reputed company, and is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the equipment in both the reputed company Conditioning Plant and the Boiler Plant.Overview

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Open & closing dates05/28/2025 to 06/25/2025Salary$32.20 - $37.62 per hourPay scale & gradeWG 9Locationfew vacancies in the following location:Bronx, NYRemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoreputed company clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCBTE-12742151-25-ABControl number837676400This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis position is open to reputed company U.S. reputed company and is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.VideosDutiesThis is an OPEN reputed company ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 25, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 4, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates on Wednesday of each remaining week. This announcement may be extended or removed from reputed company.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 reputed company, a total of 3,600 reputed company and an output of 40,000 lbs/hr at 130 lbs/sq. inch per boiler and reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company the systems.
• Operates, monitors and repairs four (4) low pressure reputed company compressors and three (3) reputed company driers to sustain reputed company supply of clean dry reputed company for pneumatic controls of Boiler Plant, reputed company Conditioning Plant and reputed company Handling Units providing environment controlled climate throughout the medical center.

reputed company 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 reputed company Conditioning Plants and auxiliary equipment. reputed company operation of equipment must be safe, efficient and as per manufacturer's instruction and JJP VAMC policies.
• Operates and monitors the one (1) computer reputed company as FX40 Graphic Energy Building Automation Systems that controls the energy management systems and the reputed company conditioning systems throughout the Medical Center.
• Keeps and maintains reputed company 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 reputed company hours.
• Operates high voltage switchgear that provide electricity to the Medical Center during the reputed company hours. This includes operation of the 5KV switchgear in coordination with Consolidated Edison of reputed company. It also includes locating tripped 480 reputed company switchgear in the electrical network rooms and then charging and resetting these breakers. reputed company switchgear operation is to be reported in the plant log and to the Electrical Shop Foreman.
• Performs reputed company 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 reputed company 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: reputed company - 4pm / 4pm - 12am / 12am - reputed company / 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 reputed company 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 reputed company with steam piping and valves. The employee is also required to work rotating shifts.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet reputed company 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 reputed company the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the .SCREEN-OUT reputed company: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out reputed company, 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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes reputed company reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

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 reputed company 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.EducationThere is no educational substitution at this grade level.Additional informationUnder the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, reputed company, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), for more information.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection reputed company over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including reputed company selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be reputed company at .Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a reputed company (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 employee's credit for their job-reputed company non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the reputed company at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reputed company out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to reputed company your federal career reputed company rewarding. . Expected salary: $32.2 - 37.62 per hour Location: The Bronx, NY Apply for the job now! Apply for this job