Utility Systems Repairer -Operator Helper (Technical Career Field (TCF) Trainee

Utility Systems Repairer Operator Trainee

The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive application process, for their technical expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location.

Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, and Continued Service Agreements. This position is part of the Technical Career Field (TCF) training program and serves as a developmental Utility Systems Repairer Operator trainee with promotion potential to at least the WG-9 level. Successful completion of the TCF program prepares participants for Utility Systems Repairer Operator positions within VA facilities.

These positions are commonly classified at the WG-10 level based on the scope of plant operations; however, final position grade levels are determined locally through position classification. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Learns the basics of boiler plant operations and team systems, under close supervision.
• Lights off, operates, secures and maintains power boilers and auxiliary support equipment.
• Assists with preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) on boilers and associated boiler/steam production equipment.
• Cleans equipment and performs general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Assists with boiler and associated steam production equipment repairs discovered during performance inspections, normal operation or as a result of equipment failure.
• Performs water treatment and chemical testing of pool and boiler feed condensate.
• Learns to operate and perform maintenance on emergency electrical generators to meet plant electrical requirements when the main electrical source is unable to provide the necessary power.
• Works as mechanic responsible for maintenance of the air conditioning plant and all peripheral equipment, including Air Handling Units (AHU's), Fan Coil Units (FCU's), pumps, piping, etc., all Heating and Ventilating Units (HVU's), exhaust fans and all other equipment involved in the air conditioning control room, including starting and stopping all equipment measuring key temperatures, pressures, etc., controlling chemical composition of water in systems, etc.
• Assists Journeyman Utility System Repairer-Operator (USRO) in maintenance duties including performing maintenance, making adjustments and repairs or replacing any component of the central air conditioning system, all HVU's and exhaust fans and associated duct work.
• Assists Journeyman USRO in the maintenance and repair of all package chilled water or air conditioning systems, such as units serving OR, Intensive Care Units, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 06:00am - 2:30pm Recruitment & Relocation

Incentives:

Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not approved