Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Major Duties

• Interprets technical instructions, specifications, work orders, and blueprints.
• Installs, troubleshoots, makes repairs and maintains heating, air conditioning, chillers, humidification, water treatment, boiler plant, diesel generator, pumps and specialized equipment.
• Maintains and repairs all walk-in coolers, air handlers, and heat exchangers.
• Controls the air balance and air treatment to the different areas of the facility.
• Maintains the dust collection systems in all environmental areas and cleans, balances, and lubricates motors, replaces worn bearings and belts, and performs electrical repairs.
• Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and tests new and existing electrical circuits and systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.
• Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing plumbing systems which may include water, steam, and waste.
• Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on equipment using specialized testing equipment and tools.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The incumbent is required to have current refrigeration type l and type 2 certification to handle refrigerants, per EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.

Selective Placement Factor (SPF)

Evidence of current refrigeration type l and type 2 certification to handle refrigerants, per EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act must be documented in your resume.

Position Details

• Position Start Date: 07/30/2026
• Position Close Date: 08/05/2026
• Salary Offered: 36.05 - 42.06 USD Per Hour

About the Agency

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team!

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APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response