Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (HVAC Technician)

Smithsonian Institution • New York, NY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in a Smithsonian facility serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM), which is responsible for Smithsonian facilities, many of which are historic and visited by millions of people each year.

The Utility Systems Repairer-Operator serves as a mechanic in a Building Management Division zone, performing operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems. The work includes refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating, high-pressure steam distribution, humidification, and boiler systems, as well as equipment and control systems supporting laboratories and special-purpose facilities. The incumbent also monitors the Central Control Room computers and alarms and takes or ensures appropriate remedial action.

Requirements

• Current EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification; a copy must be submitted with the application.
• Valid state or District of Columbia driver's license; a copy must be submitted with the application.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy work, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, working outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and insects, climbing ladders and stairs, and standing and walking for extended periods.
• Availability to work late shifts, weekends, and holidays, and to be called in for emergencies.
• Meet the qualification requirements by the job announcement closing date.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages that describes relevant experience; the announcement cautions applicants not to copy its language directly.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Operate, perform predictive and preventive maintenance on, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating, high-pressure steam distribution, humidification, and boiler systems and their components.
• Install, identify faults in, repair, modify, and relocate equipment used to provide specific and critical conditions in laboratories and special-purpose facilities.
• Maintain equipment and adjust or repair equipment and control systems to ensure proper and efficient operation.
• Test, detect, and diagnose problems in heating and air-conditioning systems and take corrective action.
• Clean and maintain mechanical-room interiors, air intakes, mechanical equipment, and related areas.
• Continuously operate and monitor Central Control Room computers, analyze printout data and alarms, and ensure appropriate remedial actions are taken.

Benefits

• The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, with information provided for flexible spending accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and retirement.
• Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized, subject to availability and approval; some incentives may require a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

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