Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Louisville, Kentucky

Salary Range: $31.51 - $36.77 Per Hour

Job Summary: The Utility Systems Repairer Operator (USRO) has the authority to make decisions to ensure the safe and reliable repair, maintenance, and operation of the all boiler and chiller plant equipment and other campus boilers. He or she performs tear-down and rebuilds all boiler and chiller plant system equipment. Provides support for other utility systems management and the medical center. This person will report directly Supervisory Utilities System repair operator.

Major Duties:

• The incumbent is a Utility Systems Repairer Operator in the Plant Operations unit of the Maintenance and Operations Section of the Engineering Service. Major duties include: Must possess or within 90 days of start date obtain an E.P.A. Universal Certification Periodically makes the rounds of the Steam Boiler Plant, Air Conditioning Plant, fuel storage tanks, and roof-top cooling towers to visually check all related plant equipment Digitally control all air handling equipment impacting temperature and humidity; steam supplied for sterilization, laundry production, building heating, and cooking; chilled water production for air conditioning; and remote operation of the 500,000-gallon emergency water supply tower. Check the plants and operating machinery throughout station, from the air conditioning plant at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of each shift Maintain constant observation of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, and zone charts in connection with meters, gauges, and computer-generated data Responsible for maintaining the complete water treatment program Required to perform all plant housekeeping tasks (sweeping, mopping, waxing, etc.) in plants, machinery rooms, and storage areas Monitor the Facility Simplex Fire Alarm System, Medical Gas Alarms, Building Automation Systems, Monochloramine levels, and the Energy Management System used throughout the campus All other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Sat-Sun 1800-0600 rotating weekends Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD40390A Physical Requirements: Requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy loads daily and occasionally heavy loads with risk of contact with chemicals and high-temperature piping. During nights, weekends, and irregular shifts where the incumbent maintains a sole watch over plant operations, the work can require sitting attentively for extended periods.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers. This requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling moderately heavy loads daily and occasionally heavy loads with risk of contact with chemicals and high-temperature piping. During nights, weekends, and irregular shifts where the incumbent maintains a sole watch over plant operations, the work can require sitting attentively for extended periods. This position requires working overtime, rotation shifts, irregular tours in uncontrolled environments, confined spaces, working from ladders, rooftops, and catwalks, etc. The incumbent shall be subjected to a variety of hazards including temperature extremes, drafts, dampness, energized electrical circuits, high-pressure steam and scalding feed water, water treatment chemicals in concentrated form, liquid or gaseous refrigerants, loud noise. These hazards are encountered daily and require the incumbent to be familiar with safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves; hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection to prevent injury or him or herself. He or she may be required to employ fall protection, confined-space extraction equipment, and respiratory protection.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/07/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948593. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07