Job Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers on a regular and recurring basis to accomplishtrades and labor work as they operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical power generating equipment, centrifugaland screw type water chillers, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC) single and multiple fuel heatingboilers, power

Job Description

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WL-4700 General Maintenance and Operations Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR LEADER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration and properties of refrigerants 2. Knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic principles to inspect, install, test, maintain, and repair power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control; Knowledge of the construction and operation of a variety of large industrial and commercial refrigeration and A/C systems. 3. Knowledge of electrical equipment. i.e., meggers, test lamps, voltage testers, ammeters, and polarity testers; Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures; Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation. 4. Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators to include balancing, aligning, and maintaining turbines, pumps, generators, and ash shredding equipment and preheaters; Ability to maintain difficult balances of a variety of refrigerant controls and complicated motor controls 5. Skill in troubleshooting complex problems on large projects and applying prescribed test procedures; Skill in the use offhand tools, power tools, and a variety of test equipment. 6. Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, sketches, and specifications; Ability to lead and do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Physical Effort: The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Worksfrom ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requiresfrequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. Inaddition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleysas required. Working Conditions: The employee works indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from facemasks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases,fumes, or acids. Occasionally works outside, on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with lowoverheads. Subject to possible burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangersfrom these and other similar conditions, follows prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safetyglasses, hard-toe shoes, respirators, hard hats, full arc-flash PPE and fire retardant gloves. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.