Utility Systems Repairer - Operator (MVO)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to meet Critical Hiring Needs for recruitment and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a PERMANENT position as an Utility Systems Repairer - Operator (Motor Vehicle Operator) with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Jackson, SC
Major duties
Operates, maintains and performs miscellaneous repairs of boilers and associated equipment to ensure medium-temperature hot water (MTW) production at adequate quantities, pressures, and temperatures. Operates, maintains and performs miscellaneous repairs of centrifugal chillers and associated equipment to ensure chilled water (CHW) production at adequate quantities, pressures, and temperatures. Operates and maintains the Energy Management Control System (EMCS) which monitors and controls the mechanical equipment.
What you need to qualify
This announcement will remain open until all open vacancies are filled. First consideration will be given to applicants who apply on/before 1 JUN 2026. Next consideration will be given every two weeks to applicants who apply after that date. Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Utility Systems Repairer - Operator (MVO) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common operation and performing maintenance on boilers over 250 hp and centrifugal chillers over 500 tons. I can utilize and perform maintenance on an energy management control system (EMCS) that is used to control chilled water systems and hot water systems; operated and performed maintenance on all support systems which include but not limited to, cooling towers, variable frequency drives, pumps, motors, motor control centers, valves, pneumatics, etc. . I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT. Handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or ladders. The incumbent may occasionally use platforms, scaffolding, hoists, holders and pulleys in performing the work. The position requires frequent standing, walking and climbing and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions. WORKING CONDITIONS. Most of the work is performed inside. Occasionally work is performed outside on top of tall buildings and in cramped areas with low overheads. The incumbent is exposed to gas, smoke, ash, scalding water, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas, oil and sulfur fumes and toxic refrigerants. Goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, protective gloves, facemasks and protective clothing are provided to mitigate the adverse conditions and exposure to known hazards.
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