Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (HVAC Technician)

Smithsonian Institution • New York, NY

25d

About The Position

The Utility Systems Repairer-Operator serves as a mechanic in a Building Management Division zone at a Smithsonian Institution facility. The role performs operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building utility systems and related equipment, including refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating, high-pressure steam distribution, humidification, and boiler systems. The position also supports equipment providing specific and critical conditions in laboratories and special-purpose facilities, and helps maintain continuous building operations through monitoring the Central Control Room systems.

Requirements

• Possess a current EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification and submit a copy with the application.
• Possess a valid state driver's license and submit a copy with the application.
• Be available to work late shifts, weekends, and holidays, and be subject to emergency call-ins.
• Meet the position's qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy work, including lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds; working outdoors in all weather with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and insects; climbing ladders and stairs; and standing and walking for extended periods.

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, repair, modify, and relocate equipment serving laboratories and special-purpose facilities, and identify causes of equipment faults.
• Maintain equipment and adjust or repair equipment and control systems to ensure proper and efficient operation.
• Test 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.
• Monitor computers in the Central Control Room, analyze printout data and alarms, and ensure appropriate remedial action is taken.

Benefits

• The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, with details referenced for Flexible Spending Accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and retirement program.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized, subject to availability and approval; an incentive may require a service agreement.

What This Job Offers

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