GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia
To qualify for the Stationary Engineer, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element to be considered for this position. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Stationary Engineer without more than normal supervision. Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required at this level. These duties require skill in making air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, heating repairs, as well as having knowledge of high-tension electrical switchgear operations. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
Operate 13,200 volt A.C. switch-gear for ten secondary switchboards and related feeders and transformers.
Monitor alarms and determine response to power outages both scheduled and nonscheduled.
Assist in repairs to equipment brought to repair shop when required.
Install, design and service pneumatic and/or electric control systems for ventilating, heating, and cooling.
Operate, repair, clean and service all air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment in the GPO.