Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

This position is located within Facilities Management Service (FMS), Engineering Section. Incumbent is assigned to the operations, maintenance, and repair of a state-of-the-art combination natural gas/fuel oil/biomass steam generation plant with electrical cogeneration, and reverse osmosis and softening plant where steam is generated for heat, sterilization, cooling, and heating of water. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include, but are not limited to: Lights off, operates, secures, and maintains power boilers, electrical co- generation turbine and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment without other higher graded operators present. Maintains efficient combustion levels and ensure compliance with air pollution laws or regulations and determine which of four boiler systems to operate. Skill in adjusting various combustion settings to compensate for the varying qualities and types of fuels. Makes decisions on type of fuel to use to maintain efficiency of operation. Determines when to operate the electrical co-generation units by comparing overall facility steam loads to efficient plant operation. Determines when to operate absorption chillers by comparing overall facility steam loads to efficient plant operation. Requires practical knowledge of environmental law and thorough knowledge of the methods to control combustion and pollutants in flue emissions by controlling combustion time, stack temperature, and excess air flow. Operations require thorough knowledge of pollution control equipment like electrostatic precipitators and flue-gas desulfurization systems to properly adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain associated equipment and systems. Performs duties as required which involve operation and maintenance on a state-of-the-art combination natural gas/fuel oil/biomass boiler plant with electrical cogeneration, water treatment and softening plant. Work Schedule: 12:00 am to 12:00 pm. Week 1-Off Sunday, Work Monday & Tuesday, Off Wednesday & Thursday, Work Friday & Saturday. Week 2-Work Sunday, Off Monday & Tuesday, Work Wednesday & Thursday, Off Friday & Saturday Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD92815A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2026. 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (including blueprint reading) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Technical Practices Use and Maintain tools and equipment Material Measuring Instruments 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 employme

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