Utility Systems Operator

Duties

Serving as a Utility Systems Operator WG-5406-10/11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Facilities Operations Branch within the Facilities Management Branch within Mission and Readiness Support Directorate located in Glynco, Georgia.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Utility Systems Operator responsible for operating and performing regular monitoring, general maintenance and "as-needed" repair to a wide range of boilers. These boilers are equipped with dual natural gas/oil burners, gas/oil handling equipment, flame and combustion control, flow meter, CO2 meters and draft gauges. Operators must be familiar with drawings and circuit diagrams of the boiler plants, air conditioning plants, and auxiliary equipment in order to quickly locate defects in the system.

The position also operates an energy management control system (EMCS) which controls large complex air conditioning systems used for climatic controlling of various buildings around the Center.

• Operating large complex heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and chillers/chill water systems comprised of centrifugal and reciprocating types of refrigeration machines, which include various components such as circulating pumps, heat exchanges, large air handling units, and cooling towers
• Monitoring gauges and thermometers to ascertain that water is supplied to the condenser of the refrigeration machines, checks for proper flow of water to oil coolers, ensures that oil pressures and temperatures are within operational limits, makes entries into log sheet at specified intervals, etc.
• Performing prescribed operation maintenance, inspections and preventive maintenance to equipment such as changing filters in air handlers, replacing of worn "V" belts, lubricating motor and shaft bearings, repacking and lubricating shaft and steam glands of pumps and valves on hot and chilled water circulating systems, tightening loose connections, etc.
• Analyzing and taking corrective action when malfunctions are indicated by alarms, gauges, etc., while also performing preventive maintenance and operational tests on all building systems as required
• Maintaining boiler water levels, temperatures and internal pressures within operating parameters; testing boiler safety features for proper operation on each shift, determining the amount of chemicals to be fed into boiler for control of corrosion and scale formation, and repairing minor repairs on the boiler plants to ensure continuity of services to the customer

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Bargaining Unit:
  This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• Travel of 25% or less may be required.
• Overtime work may be required.
• Shift work may be required.
• Work on the weekends and federal holidays may be required.
• This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions to ensure FLETC Continuity of Operations for Mission Essential Functions.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. You will be subject to a pre- appointment and annual physical examination.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Type 2 and Type 3 certification, or valid universal EPA refrigerant certification.

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This position will be open continuous. The first set of applications will be reviewed on September 8, 2026 and every two…