Utility Systems Repairer Operator

• Operates maintains and repairs air compressors fire pumps domestic water booster water booster pumps cooling towers water softeners and associated pumps valves and actuators.
• Monitors operates and repairs waste pre-treatment plants as required in accordance with the existing maintenance plan.
• Tests and analyzes boiler water feed water condensate chilled water heating water and cooling water tower using standard chemical tests.
• Checks gauges for proper temperatures and air balances plugged drain malfunctioning freezers control panels and analyzes readings to determine operational status and necessary adjustments.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit E-Verify at License Required.
• Pre-Employment Physical Required.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a favorable adjudicated Tier 2 background investigation.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a favorable adjudication from a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) from the federal Select Agent Program.

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 10/13/2026

Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job technical knowledge work and training experience etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a Utility Systems Repairer Operatorwithout more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration.

Physical Effort:
Work requires close hand-and-eye coordination active walking prolonged periods of standing on concrete floors climbing bending reaching and working in cramped positions or crowded areas. May be required to lift equipment or material weighing up to 75 lbs.

Working Conditions:
Duties are normally performed inside of heated buildings but may be required for short periods of time to work on equipment in or on roofs of outlying buildings in inclement weather. Works in areas where equipment is in continual operation where noise levels are abnormal and prevail. May be subject to infection mechanical injury gas cuts bruises fumes dirt and grease possible exposure to contagious diseases pathogens and other environmental hazards within the laboratory or various spaces. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and comply with appropriate laboratory protocols. Required to wear full face respirator when working in biological control areas; facial hair restrictions may be required in order to comply with proper operation of personal protective equipment.

This is an essential position that must report during times of emergency or inclement weather; and will be required to work on weekends nights days evenings holidays and/or after hours for shift work requirements and when necessary during emergencies critical periods or during times when the government is closed due to inclement weather to cover for staffing needs to support mission requirements contractor support scheduled outages and normal operations.

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; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.