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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 8 hours ago

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$37/hr - $43/hr

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator to perform work primarily involving the repair and operation of utility systems in the Detroit Medical Center facility. The role requires troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing various utility systems for optimum efficiency.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (USRO) is responsible for the air conditioning and boiler plant operation and maintenance

Must be able to make major and minor repairs - preventative maintenance - and emergency repairs

Operations responsibility includes: Operating and maintaining all the aforementioned items at maximum obtainable efficiency

When on duty alone the USOR is the "operator in charge" and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Center

Maintain a constant observation over the controls - gauges - and charts to make the necessary adjustments for proper fuel and air flow to maintain system pressure and proper emission levels

Maintains Fuel oil pumps

Monitor the Siemens Energy Management System - report alarms - and take action as required

Maintains - test - repairs - and operates the Boiler Plant with maximum capacity

Completes steam fitting - plumbing - electrical - painting work - and housekeeping for upkeep of the plant

Inspects and replaces packing on all valves and rebuilds valves as necessary

Make inspections and adjustments to all boiler controls - combustion equipment - water level regulators - steam regulators - oxygen recorder - automatic oxygen trim system - safety devices - instrument - flow meters - feed pumps - gas regulator - and air regulators - etc

To insure safe working conditions and efficiency of plant operation

Test and treat boiler water and condensate return water in order to control corrosion in piping and equipment in accordance with VA regulations - ASCE regulations and ASME Standard

Operates five 850 ton air conditioning chillers - monitoring them to ensure proper and safe operation during the cooling season

Making minor repairs to the chillers as well as performing yearly tear down and maintenance

Oversees that all necessary preventive maintenance of the Boiler and Air Conditioning Plant is carried out and tested on schedule

Prepares all boilers for contracted internal and external boiler inspection

S/he tears down - inspects - repairs - and replaces - as necessary - all air conditioning plant equipment and auxiliaries during off season

This shop covers 24 hours - 7 days per week

Afternoon - midnight and weekend tours may be necessary to cover the Energy Center Operations

EPA CERTIFICATION: In accordance with 40 CFR Part 82 - Subpart F - EPA - people working in this type of position must have and maintain proper EPA Certifications for working with refrigerants

You must have these EPA Certification Types I - II and III (or universal certification) in order to meet the requirements of this position

Note: The position is under Classification Consistency Review and is subject to possible down grade at the conclusion of the consistency review

Work Schedule: Tour of duty varies to cover shifts to provide 24/7 coverage of the Energy Center

Will start out on days for the first 3 to 6 months before being eligible/required to work other shifts Compressed Work Schedule: May be available per approval from supervisor Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD09806A

Qualification

EPA Certification Types I-IIIBoiler Plant OperationAir Conditioning SystemsPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshooting SkillsTechnical PracticesBlueprint ReadingUse of ToolsMaterials

Required

Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position

Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position supported by detailed descriptions on resume

EPA Certification Types I, II, and III (or universal certification) for working with refrigerants

Ability to perform heavy lifting (45+ lbs), heavy carrying (45+ lbs), straight pulling (2+ hours), pulling hand over hand (2+ hours), pushing (2+ hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (6+ hours), standing (6+ hours), crawling (1+ hours), kneeling (2+ hours), repeated bending (4+ hours), climbing - legs only (1+ hours), climbing use of legs and arms, both legs required

Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaegar 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted)

Ability to work in various environmental conditions including excessive heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, fumes, and working around machinery with moving parts

Ability to perform miscellaneous functions as needed to attain a safe and efficient plant operation

Ability to serve a 1-year probationary period

Company

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