Utility Systems Repairer Operator; USRO

Summary

Position in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area (MWA), National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

• Operates, maintains, and repairs air compressors, fire pumps, domestic water booster pumps, cooling towers, water softeners, and associated pumps, valves, and actuators.
• Monitors, operates, and repairs waste pre‑treatment plants as required.
• Tests and analyzes boiler water, feed water, condensate, chilled water, heating water, and cooling water tower using standard chemical tests.
• Checks gauges for proper temperatures and air balances, plugged drain, malfunctioning freezers, control panels, and analyzes readings to determine operational status and necessary adjustments.

No education qualification requirement.

• Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprinting.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Use of measuring instruments.