Utility Systems Repair Operator

Position Description

This position is located in the Pentagon Heating and Refrigeration Plant, Facilities Operations and Services Division, FSD, Washington Headquarters Services. The Plant is in operation on a continuous 24/7-365 basis. The PH&RP is responsible for the production and distribution of steam and chilled water, the distribution and switching of 15kV Power, and supports the Operations and Management of the Reservation's City Water, Natural Gas, Storm Sewage, and Sanitary Sewage Systems.

To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-08 level, your resume must demonstrate the following: Assist a journey-level utility systems repair operator in performing the following basic tasks under very close supervision and regular inspection to ensure proper performance: Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment.

To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-10 level, your resume must demonstrate the following: Assist a journey-level utility systems repair operator in performing some of the following basic tasks under very close supervision and regular inspection to ensure proper performance: Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), compressors and emergency power equipment. Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical equipment including boiler tubes and drums, burners, flame safety equipment, chemical feed devises, conductivity system, valves, steam traps, strainers, gauges, pumps, fans sluice gates, traveling screen, heat exchangers, instrument and service air compressors, fuel oil tanks, chiller compressors, refrigerant transfer system, sewage comminutors, diesel engines, and auxiliary plant equipment.

To qualify for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at the WG-11 level, your resume must demonstrate the following: Perform some of the following duties with normal supervision: Maintain, repair, and test a variety of complex equipment and systems involving power boilers, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Plans and lays out installation, repair, and/or modification of a variety of complex equipment and systems. Apply and interpret information in detailed blueprints, charts, and sketches to adjust, replace, and repair equipment. Maintain records and document actions.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

Operates the computer system to observe equipment readings and systems parameters.

Maintains, repairs, and tests a variety of complex equipment and systems involving but not limited to chillers, pump/lift stations, invertedsiphons, single and multiple fuel power boilers, pressure vessels, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment such as water treatment systems, and chemical dispensers.

Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant systems and equipment including but not limited to chilled water pumps, boiler feed pumps, fuel oil pumps, sewage pumps, air compressors, turbines, generators, steam traps, pressure regulating valves, boiler controls and instrumentation, and combustion fans.

Plans and lays out installation, repair, and/or modification of a variety of complex equipment and systems.

Installs, connects, and adjusts pumps, motors, valves, relays, solenoids, switches, safety devices, thermostats, rheostats, aquastats, and other similar devices. Uses stationary and industrial type power equipment such as power saws, lathes, and grinders.

Troubleshoots single and multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Monitors and tests the operation of power boiler systems with equipment such as automatic controls, valves, piping, pumps, and related components.

Tests fuel delivery systems, fans, moving floors, de-aerating equipment, water treatment equipment, economizers, and air compressors. Troubleshoots electrical and pneumatic controls.

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Minimum Salary

$28.68 per hour

Maximum Salary

$39.19 per hour

Full Time