Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

United States Space Force Forces•Clear AFB, AK

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair single- and multiple-fuel heating and power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment, hot air furnaces, and similar systems. These systems produce steam, heat, or high-temperature hot water for buildings and industrial uses, including electricity generation. The employee starts, operates, adjusts, and stops boilers and related equipment, continuously monitoring efficiency and pollutant formation to stay within environmental permit limits. The role also involves maintaining, repairing, testing, planning installations and modifications, and troubleshooting complex boiler, water treatment, and pollution control systems. This is a mission-essential, key position supporting wartime and contingency operations. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and is subject to initial, periodic, and random drug testing. The position may require rotating shifts and overtime, and requires driving a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must meet the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations Work Group.
Must meet the screen-out element: ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
Must demonstrate knowledge of boiler technical practices, operational repairs, preventive maintenance, boiler plant equipment, fuels, and auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
Must demonstrate knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
Must be skilled in troubleshooting complex problems using prescribed test procedures and equipment.
Must be skilled in using measuring instruments such as gauges, meters, recorders, analog displays, and computer-generated data.
Must be able to interpret diagrams, drawings, operating manuals, and emergency or facility procedures.
Must be able to operate computer-controlled power boilers and auxiliary and pollution control equipment, and perform preventive maintenance and operational repairs.
Must have an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing and is subject to random testing.
May be required to obtain certification from a federal, state, or local regulatory agency.
Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime when required.
Must be able to work in confined areas and perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including prolonged walking, kneeling, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching.
Must frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally handle heavier items with assistance or weight-handling equipment.
Must be able to work around high temperatures, high noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, fumes, refrigerants, steam, and other hazards.

Responsibilities

Start, operate, adjust, and stop single- or multiple-fuel power boilers and auxiliary and pollution control equipment, monitoring efficiency and pollutant formation.
Maintain, repair, and test power boilers and related auxiliary and pollution control systems, including water treatment systems, chemical dispensers, electrostatic precipitators, bag houses, ash removal equipment, and wet particulate scrubbers.
Plan and lay out the installation, repair, or modification of complex equipment and systems.
Install, connect, and adjust pumps, motors, valves, relays, solenoids, switches, safety devices, thermostats, rheostats, aquastats, and similar devices.
Troubleshoot power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
Follow established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Drive a motor vehicle as required for the position.