Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Veterans Health Administration • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Serves as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems that support continuous healthcare operations. Independently responds to service calls, equipment failures, and emergencies while ensuring reliable, safe, and uninterrupted utility and facility services for the medical center and affiliated clinics.

The position provides 24/7/365 facility coverage. Shifts will be determined by the needs of the Service upon selection. The work supports uninterrupted medical center operations and requires documentation of inspections, repairs, service calls, equipment performance, and emergency responses in VISTA, CMMS, and other designated reporting systems.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license, have a safe driving record, and be medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely.
• Must complete the required online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• No specific length of training or experience is required, but applicants must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work, supported by detailed resume descriptions.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform the work and meet the screen-out element; job elements include equipment assembly, installation and repair; interpreting instructions and specifications (other than blueprint reading); and using and maintaining tools and equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Physical ability to regularly lift and carry items up to 50 pounds and maneuver loads without assistance; stand, bend, kneel, climb ladders, walk, stoop, and work in tight, confined, or elevated spaces while sustaining physical effort and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work safely in environments with extreme heat, cold, humidity, weather, and noise, and exposure to moving machinery, steam, hot surfaces, refrigerants, chemicals, electrical hazards, dust, and risks including falls, burns, electrical shock, steam leaks, and pressurized systems.
• Must use required personal protective equipment and strictly follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC systems and related mechanical equipment, including air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, rooftop units, pumps, compressors, and fan coil units.
• Use the Building Automation System (BAS) to monitor and control temperature, humidity, ventilation, and environmental conditions throughout the medical center and affiliated clinics.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and corrective repairs on HVAC and refrigeration equipment to ensure reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Operate, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair low-pressure and high-pressure boilers and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor boiler operations, record performance data, evaluate operating conditions, adjust controls, and respond to alarms, abnormalities, and emergencies.
• Maintain boiler-water and feedwater chemistry through routine testing, treatment adjustments, and operational monitoring.
• Respond to plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance service calls involving leaks, clogged drains, fixture failures, electrical faults, equipment malfunctions, and after-hours emergencies.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing, water supply, and drainage systems, including valves, faucets, and traps.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical fixtures, switches, outlets, lighting systems, motors, relays, wiring faults, and control circuits.
• Independently assess utility system failures, respond to emergencies, coordinate corrective actions, and restore critical infrastructure supporting patient care operations.
• Document inspections, repairs, service calls, equipment performance, and emergency responses in VISTA, CMMS, and other designated reporting systems.
• Follow applicable safety procedures and provide customer service while supporting uninterrupted medical center operations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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