Utility Systems Repairer Operator - Beltsville, United States - US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Beltsville, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


  • The duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Operates, maintains, modifies, and repairs three boilers that supply 180 degree Fahrenheit water 24/7, throughout the entire facility. Independently fires up boilers and takes boilers off-line.
  • Inspects boilers and auxiliary equipment for operation, inspects and adjusts equipment controls, replaces or modifies major/minor parts, components, or entire systems as required.
  • Monitors, adjusts, and controls phases of the boiler plant operation to achieve efficient combustion levels and compliance with air pollution laws or regulations.
  • Operates, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts controls systems, as well as the facility's computerized Building Automation System (BAS).
  • Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs two 150ton air cooled chillers that provide 42degree chilled water for cooling lab, High Security building and walkin growth rooms or chambers.
- installs, recognizes the cause of faulty equipment, repair, modify and relocate equipment on various special purpose air conditioning units and systems that are frequently modified.

  • Inspects and monitors the chiller operations, temperatures, and generated alarms on a daily basis, and records all data in the chiller logbook.
  • Operates, maintains, tests, alters, and assists in the major repairs of NCAPP's emergency power generating systems.
  • Operates, inspects, and maintains the BSL3AG microwave wastewater sterilization system that was designed exclusively to perform preprogrammed, thermal deactivation of biological waste.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of oneyear probationary period, unless previously served.
  • Direct Deposit: Per Public Law all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • The employee may be required to work weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • Oncall for emergencies, such as power outages, heating system breakdowns, chiller malfunctions, etc; and must carry a pager or cell phone when assigned oncall duty status.
  • The incumbent may be required to operate a forklift occasionally to transfer equipment and materials.
  • The incumbent exerts moderately heavy physical effort, as the work requires considerable standing, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and bending for long periods of time.
  • Works from ladders, scaffolds, safety harnesses, platforms, rooftops, up to a height of 30 feet, and the work may be in hardtoreach places, high containment locations, and hot spaces such as mechanical rooms or attics.
  • Must be able to lift, push, or carry materials up to 100 pounds.
  • The incumbent is required to possess excellent visual and hearing capabilities.
  • The incumbent is exposed to the danger of boiler burst, refrigerant leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, scalds, pesticides, and gas, oil, and sulfur fumes.
  • The incumbent must work at heights of up to 30 feet from ladders, scaffolds, HEPA filter balconies, and sometimes in awkward, cramped conditions to avoid hitting his/her head.
  • Work in the containment zones will require specialized clothing and showering when leaving the work space.
  • Work may be in an area defined by OSHA as confined space and requires specialized training.

Qualifications:


  • Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
  • To qualify, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your answers to the vacancy specific questions must be supported by the work experience in your resume. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience repairing and/or operating utility systems, your resume must include this experience, be mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title.
  • 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education:

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.


Additional information:


  • First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the gra
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