Serves as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating HVAC, boiler, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems that support continuous healthcare operations. Independently responds to service calls, equipment failures, and emergencies while ensuring reliable, safe, and uninterrupted utility and facility services for the medical center and affiliated clinics.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC systems, including air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, rooftop units, pumps, compressors, fan coil units, and related mechanical equipment. Utilize the Building Automation System (BAS) to monitor and control temperature, humidity, ventilation, and environmental conditions throughout the medical center and affiliated clinics.
Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and corrective repairs on HVAC and refrigeration equipment to ensure system reliability, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Operate, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair low-pressure and high-pressure boilers, including burners, feedwater systems, steam traps, valves, pumps, gauges, and associated auxiliary equipment.
Monitor boiler operations, record performance data, evaluate operating conditions, adjust controls as needed, and respond to alarms, system abnormalities, and emergency situations. Maintain proper boiler-water and feedwater chemistry through routine testing, treatment adjustments, and operational monitoring to protect equipment and ensure efficient operation.
Respond to plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance service calls involving leaks, clogged drains, fixture failures, electrical faults, equipment malfunctions, and after-hours emergencies. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing systems, water supply systems, drainage systems, valves, faucets, traps, and related components.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical fixtures, switches, outlets, lighting systems, motors, relays, wiring faults, and control circuits to ensure safe and reliable operation. Provide 24/7/365 facility coverage by independently assessing utility system failures, responding to emergencies, coordinating corrective actions, and restoring critical infrastructure supporting patient care operations.
Document inspections, repairs, service calls, equipment performance, and emergency responses in VISTA, CMMS, and other designated reporting systems. Follow applicable safety procedures and provide exceptional customer service while supporting uninterrupted medical center operations. Work Schedule: Facility is open 24 Hours. Shifts will be determined by the needs of the Service upon selection.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD10596A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Fallon.Bailey@va.gov · (410) 336-5277
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $35.19 – $41.1/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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