Utility System Repair Operator
What you'd do
This position is located in the Engineering Department of the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The primary function of the department is to plan, coordinate, maintain and improve refrigeration, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout all hospital campus facilities as well as maintenance and operation of the boiler plant. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
PLANT OPERATIONS: Tends boilers through the use of manual and automatic controls that generate steam for use within the plant and hospital. Operates, maintains and repairs equipment responsible for providing chilled water to the facility for HV AC purposes. Monitors various alarms and control systems associated with the plant and hospital facility. HVAC: Provides HV AC support at a journeyman level throughout the Campus facilities, or a larger more varied and complex system. Operates, maintains and repairs various HV AC equipment not limited to large multi-fan air handlers, package air handlers, andpackage and split system heat pumps. Trouble shooting and repair of controls, thermostats and valves. MAINTENANCE: Will provide general maintenance duties while on shift at the request of on duty, on call hospital leadership or facility personnel.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. WAGE GRADE STATEMENT: Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System (FWS) Job Grading Standards. Applicants will be rated on the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Each of the job elements must be addressed on the on-line assessment questionnaire in order for the applicant to be rated for the position. Your resume must reflect the answers to your on-line assessment questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S): Broad knowledge of basic maintenance techniques as a General Maintenance Worker. Incumbent shall be proficient at an assistant level (basic Knowledge) and be expected to attain full proficiency in all trades as required. Screen Out Elements: Ability to do the work of the position without the normal supervision. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: WG-4742-10: Prescribes methods, procedures, priorities, and time requirements to be followed and met by Utilities System Operator/Repairers; assigns specific tasks or utility system projects; oversees Utilities Systems Operator/Repairers day-to-day work routines outlined in department policies and implemented through the automated work order system. Monitors and reviews work assignments in various stages of progress and completion. Plans; work sequences and schedule, insures an inventory of replacement parts, select tools, and equipment, necessary to complete assignments. Physical Demands: This position requires, at times, considerable physical effort, such as lifting and carrying heavy loads of greater than 50 pounds upstairs, ladders, and across roof tops. Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work on catwalks, ladders, and in dusty, dirty, cramped quarters, or poorly lighted and ventilated areas such as crawl spaces (which may be wet and muddy). Personal protective equipment is available, appropriate use of this equipment is mandatory. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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