USAJOBS · 4 hours ago
Utility Systems Repairer Operator (Joliet CBOC)
Joliet, Illinois, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33.76/hr - $39.35/hrThe Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer Operator for the Joliet CBOC. The role involves testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating low pressure/hot water boilers and associated systems, as well as HVAC equipment throughout the campus.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and document all low pressure/ hot water boilers and associated systems on campus
Complete all required boiler safety device testing for the low pressure/ hot water boilers
Incumbent will take readings every 4 hours, monitoring chemical levels and adjusting the chemical makeup, adjusting the boiler settings and operation
Perform preventive maintenance inspection of low pressure/hot water boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor repairs and adjustments to prevent break down and to increase efficiency equipment
Responds to emergency calls such as no heat or other troubles during operation and diagnose troubles and make necessary adjustments or repairs
Respond to outbuilding trouble calls, domestic hot and cold-water systems, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment
Perform the full range of operations, maintenance and repair of steam and hot water boilers, chillers, air handlers, including related equipment and systems throughout the campus
Conduct inspections of the facilities and equipment to ensure all meet OSHA, Life Safety, Joint Commission and industry standards
Repairs high pressure Johnson control valves, high pressure heat exchangers, check valves, pack high pressure gate valves, repairs high pressure bolted flanges, expansion joints, expansion tanks, fan coils, convectors, automatic relief valves, gauges, and other monitoring equipment
Install and repair high pressure circulating and condensate lines and pumps, tests systems and equipment on completion of repair or modification to insure proper operation
Works on piping from size 1/8" to 12" diameter; installs steam radiators, fins, Modine Heating Units, and other types of heating systems
Is responsible for the maintenance and repair of high-pressure steam traps and steam operated coils
Drain and refill piping risers for maintenance work
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Subject to background/security investigation
Pre-employment physical required
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs
Physical Requirements: Work assignments require high physical effort. The employee is frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
Working Conditions: Work involves frequently climbs ladders and scaffolding and works in awkward positions
The incumbent must comply with any EPA certifications and/or requirements. The regulations require technicians to observe practices that minimize releases of refrigerant to the environment and to be a certified technician
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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