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Indian Health Service Utility Systems Repairer Operator in Kayenta, Arizona
Summary This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. This position is located at Kayenta Service Unit, Facilities Management Branch, Kayenta, Arizona. The purpose of this position is to maintain operate and repair major utility system including major equipment repairs and maintain structures that provides services and environment control for Kayenta Health Center. Responsibilities Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. This position is located at Kayenta Health Center, Division of Administrative Services, Facility Management Branch, Kayenta, AZ. The incumbent: Operates and repairs auxiliary equipment including vacuum pumps, fuel oil pumps, gas regulators, air compressors, feed water pumps and regulators, forced draft fans and safety controls. Performs major repairs on each equipment such as installing, connecting and adjusting components including rotors, electrodes, solenoids, switches, thermostats and rheostats. Performs hydrostatic tests on chilled and heating hot water closed loop systems and places chillers and boilers in service. Recording all information, compared to samples taken and tested by outside consultants. Operates, maintains and repairs chillers and boilers that supplies cool and heated air to air handling units for air conditioning. Ventilation/Air Handler: Inspect, cleans, adjust and repair hospital and field clinic ventilation system which is interrelated with air conditioning that carries the status amount of air volume to each part of the hospital through different size ducts that are instilled in attic areas; modifies, fabricates, repair actuators controls. Operates and maintains 600 KW Emergency Generator; tests generator no load condition once a week, with load once a month; read, record data include line - load amperes; operates voltage and frequency to comply with TJC requirements. Uses system to: diagnose and correct HVAC problems and failures, command set points and valve actuators, and to acknowledge, clear and reset alarms. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Incumbent is required to work on rotating shift, both on weekdays and weekends to provide necessary coverage. Incumbent is subject to call back in the event of emergencies after normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays. Required to operate government owned, or lease vehicles in the performance of assigned duties, current state driver's license required. On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Although no specific amount of experience, education, or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook for the WG-4742 series is used as a basis for qualifications. Applicants must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in the Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position. Utility systems repairer-operators perform various tasks in connection with the repair and operation of utilities for Federal buildings or facilities. The skill and knowledge, responsibility, physical effort, and working condition factors are described in the job grading standards for the kinds and levels of work shown in the following examples. Examples of experience: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, Boiler Plant Worker, Electrical Worker, Air Conditioning Equipment Operator. Performs various checks, tests, adjustments, and troubleshooting tasks to determine the need for and the performance of repair and operation work. Performs minor preventive maintenance on all equipment and test all equipment for effective/efficient use. Physical Requirements: Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the pars of system/equipment worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places, therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently for longer periods of time. Works in cramped and confined areas such as interior of Air Handling Units and ground mechanical equipment located in the crawl space. Incumbent may frequently lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 23 kilogram (50 pounds) and occasionally items weighing more. Working Conditions: The work is usually performed indoors, where there is exposure to dust, dirt, escaping gases, chemicals, heat, steam, noise, and unpleasant odors. Occasionally, may work outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Incumbent is continually exposed to the potential for burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. In addition to the basic requirements, you must meet the minimum qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated on the basis of their responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision, and the information contained in their resume. Your resume must demonstrate experience to carry out the duties of a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator in independently (under limited supervision) performing inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing and installing heating/cooling systems and equipment for the following systems: operation of domestic hot water tanks, hydronic steam boilers, steam boilers, HVAC systems, refrigeration units, medical vacuum pumps, chillers, air handlers, medical gas systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, access control, fire protection systems, electrical generators/emergency generators. Skill to troubleshoot electronic/controls, reads and interprets blueprints and technical manuals in understanding the functions of parts/systems. Maintain operating conditions, makes adjustments, carries out maintenance, and corrects variations in temperatures and pressures, makes minor routine and emergency repairs to various equipment operated Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: https://www.usphs.gov/.