Utility Systems Operator-Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

About the role

The Utility System Operator works within Facilities Management service line at the Central Iowa VA Health Care System - located in Des Moines - Iowa. Work performed involves the efficient operation and timely completion of maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, station level projects, and development and project management of contracted construction projects in a central boiler and chiller plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and troubleshoot boilers and chillers
• Keep equipment clean and lubricated
• Maintain hourly operational and maintenance logs and record sheets
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, steam traps, and associated piping and equipment
• Test, inspect, adjust, and repair all boiler controls, safety devices, instrumentation, flowmeters, etc.
• Be able to inspect repairs and adjustments made by contractors
• Use standard hand tools and specialty tools such as manometers, multi-meters, combustion analyzers, test gauges, infrared thermometers, and dead-weight testers
• Read various charts, gauges, and meters to determine steam production, fuel consumption, water usage, etc.
• Determine when to change settings on controls and valves to maintain proper steam pressure
• Operate air conditioning chillers and related equipment
• Ensure proper functioning of all systems through constant observation of meters, charts, gauges, water levels, and temperatures
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of the plant and all related equipment located within the plant
• Work schedule: 8:00am - 8:00pm or 8:00pm to 8:00am - Variable Days-Fixed shifts

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Physical Requirement: The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. Incumbent must be in good physical condition, have good eyesight with or without glasses, and cannot be colorblind.
• Incumbent regularly carries, lifts, and handles parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts items weighing 80 pounds.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Variable Days-Fixed shifts

Additional Information

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.