Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

United States Space Force • Schriever AFB, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties of operator in charge of a shift in operating and maintaining and repairing a 5550-ton Refrigeration Plant and 56,000,000 BTUs Heat Plant. This role involves troubleshooting HVAC/R systems with complex problems and extensive repairs, installing, repairing, and maintaining large commercial and industrial ventilation, air conditioning, cooling towers, and cooling systems. It also includes installing, modifying, overhauling, repairing, and maintaining complex heating multiple fuel boilers and/or heating systems and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. The position also requires performing essential electrical work incidental to the maintenance and operation of HVAC/R systems and performing preventive maintenance on HVAC/R system and equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Position requires chlorofluorocarbon (CFC/NCFC) Certification (Universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA.
• Rotating shift work will be required.
• Incumbent is subject to recall and may be required to work long arduous hours.
• The employee will be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license will be required for the position.
• Must maintain qualification in CPR.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continue through full resumption of all functions. 1AW, DoDl 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth; periodic medical/hearing testing required.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 - General Maintenance and Operations Work Group.
• 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 the position without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems, including properties of refrigerants and high-pressure steam, to install, repair, and maintain large commercial and industrial utility systems.
• Knowledge of the comprehensive operation, interconnectedness, and emergency protocols of large-scale industrial utility plants to independently to serve also as the operator in charge during rotating shifts.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
• Skill in troubleshooting complex problems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, dismantling, overhauling, aligning, and reassembling complex utility systems, to include compressors, multi-fuel boilers, receivers, and heavy industrial pumps and dual-fuel boiler systems.
• Skill in use of hand tools, power tools and specialized diagnostic test equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply instructions, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, operating manuals or special facility procedures to be followed during emergencies and manufacturer specifications to install and repair utility equipment and trace electrical controls.
• The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach.
• Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods.
• Work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.

Nice To Haves

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots HVAC/R. systems with complex. problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains large commercial) and industrial ventilation, air conditioning (AC), cooling towers and cooling systems with complex problems and extensive repairs.
• Installs, modifies overhauls, repairs. and maintains a variety of complex heating multiple fuel boilers and/or heating systems and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
• Performs essential electrical work incidental to the maintenance and operation of HVAC/R systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC/R system and equipment.
• Assists the Powered Support Systems Mechanics as required.
• Will be required to participate and qualify in a service/recycling/reclaiming, management certification program for air conditioning/refrigeration system.

Benefits

• 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 make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed