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.
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: 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: Various possible tours Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer/Operator/PD605420 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.
Sharkita.Thompson@va.gov · 6158738845
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $28.56 – $33.31/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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