The Air Conditioning Equipment Operator position performs work involved in operating, troubleshooting and repairing complex utility systems. The position is located in the Maintenance & Operations Section, Engineering Service, at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Spokane, Washington.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line 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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Operation of Equipment/Machinery Without more than normal supervision 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Duties include but are not limited to: Performs journeyman level electrician work independently such as wire pumps, fabricate extension cords, replace fan belts, install electric motors, install high/low pressure switches on fuel line systems, disconnect electric line from auto blown down valves, and grease all electric motors, valves and pumps. Performs journeyman level steamfitter work independently. Test and replace wires, switches, and other basic electrical components. Individual must be able to determine when to bring another boiler on line or to remove a boiler from operation in the least amount of time. Individual must be able to change load demands while maintain safe levels and efficient combustion. Individual must be responsible for the start operation, adjustment, shut-down, maintenance and repair of four (4) Burnham Boilers capacity of 12,000 lbs, steam per hour at a maximum pressure of 200 psig with a normal operating pressure of 120 psig. Use of manual, automatic microprocessor controls or control system to monitor, adjust, and control all phases of the boiler plant operations. Operates and maintain feed water and condensate regulators and pumps, combustion control equipment, dr.-aerating equipment, dr.-alkalizers, and special safety equipment such as relief valves and flame failure devices. Operates all boiler auxiliary equipment such as automatic boiler controls, feed water heaters, pumps, forced and induced draft fans, and water softeners. Keep steam in the patient areas if a power, water, or steam failure occurs. Adjust firing controls for the correct air fuel mixture, adjust fuel feeds, and air drafts to obtain the most efficient air fuel mixture for maximum combustion efficiency and energy conservation. Maintains the proper percentages of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and oxygen. Takes boiler and condensate return water samples and run test to determine specifics such as acidity, causticity, and alkalinity using reagents, color sides and other standards. Maintains efficient combustion levels to ensure compliance with air pollution laws, pollution levels are monitored regularly by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and other regulatory agencies. Adjust firing controls for the correct air fuel mixture, adjust fuel feeds, and air drafts to obtain the most efficient air fuel mixture for maximum combustion efficiency and energy conservation. Work Schedule: 12am - 12pm compressed schedule shift work Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Operator/PD70370A Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy loads weighing up to 40 pounds (such as bags of salt or chemicals). The position requires occasionally lifting items weighing over 40 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment (such as removing or installing larger valves). Incumbent must be in good physical condition, have good eyesight with or without glasses and cannot be colorblind. Incumbent occasionally works in awkward and cramped positions while making repairs or performing inspections and maintenance.