Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Salt Lake City, Utah

Salary Range: $35.71 - $41.68 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Engineering Department. The primary purpose of the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (USRO) Lead combines the duties of a Boiler Plant Operator and a Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic and is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the boiler plant and auxiliary utility systems.

Major Duties:

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Boiler Plant Operator duties: Operating all controls of the boiler plant in both automatic and manual modes of operation, as the situation requires. Perform hourly rounds on equipment and record readings in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures. Maintain the boiler plant logbooks and records and provide proper shift turnover too the oncoming operator. Operate and monitor graphic control systems and various metering systems for the boiler plant. Analyze the chemistry of the boiler water, feed water, water softening, and condensate systems using standard chemical tests. If any of these tests are found to be out of specification, take required actions to correct the discrepancy, which can include adjusting the pumps or modifying the electronic control system. Communicate with appropriate personnel per medical center policy concerning station fire alarms, disaster notification, and various other alarm systems. Performing various housekeeping functions within the boiler plant. Operation, as needed, of the three 30,000-gallon below-ground propane storage tanks, the associated air mixing equipment, and all metering and monitoring equipment. Monitoring the Sensidyne Gas Detection system for any potential buildup of combustible gases or carbon monoxide in the boiler plant, propane yard, or co-gen plant spaces. Ensure that all boilers and associated equipment are operated using IAW manufacturer recommendations and VA Boiler Plant Operations policies. Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic duties: Responsible for overall plant scheduled preventative maintenance. Rebuilding and aligning pumps. Replacing items such as mechanical seals, bearings, valves, pipe fittings, and motors. Repairing insulation, re-packing valves, and re-piping. Opening and performing internal inspections of the boilers and tanks throughout the plant and cleaning or repairing them as needed, in accordance with the SLC AMC Engineering Department's Confined Space Procedures. Maintenance and repair of the three 30,000-gallon below-ground propane storage tanks, the air mixing equipment, associated piping, and all metering and monitoring equipment. Performing operational checks and calibrations on plant equipment such as pressure gauges, thermometers, trip switches, and level sensors, and replacing them as necessary. Pipefitting on boilers, steam lines, gas lines, and water systems. Responsible for the regular testing, adjustment, and possible replacement of all boiler plant safety devices in accordance with the boiler manufacturers' technical manuals and the latest edition of the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manuel. The installation of new equipment and systems as needed. This can involve running piping, tubing, wiring, and conduits. Document all work performed in the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) electronic work order system. The USRO Lead oversees at least five Utility System Repairer-Operators. Additional duties managed by the URSO Lead include creating maintenance schedules, outage planning, and tools and parts inventory, and ordering. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Day Shifts including Weekends. Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Leader/PD014781 Physical Requirements: The USRO Lead frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and auxiliary equipment. The job requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, climbing, bending, and crouching. When performing repairs, they may occasionally work from scaffolds and platforms and may perform strenuous work while standing, sitting, or lying down. Workers frequently lift and carry parts, tools, chemical supplies, or other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, and may sometimes be required to move items weighing over that amount with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. They will also be required to work a rotating shift schedule, which can be arduous. Working Conditions: The USRO Lead generally works indoors but may occasionally work outside for short periods, where they could be exposed to inclement weather conditions. They can be subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, chemicals, and other hazards. While doing maintenance and repairs, they are also exposed to the potential for cuts, abrasions, burns, and other potential contacts with hazards. To minimize the dangers from these and other similar conditions, they must follow all prescribed safety guidelines and wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

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) Lead or Supervise Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.

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 05/14/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12952547. 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. Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-14