Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

• The duties may include but are not limited to:
• Interprets technical instructions specifications work orders and blueprints.
• Installs troubleshoots makes repairs and maintains heating air conditioning chillers humidification water treatment boiler plant diesel generator pumps and specialized equipment.
• Maintains and repairs all walk-in coolers air handlers and heat exchangers.
• Controls the air balance and air treatment to the different areas of the facility.
• Maintains the dust collection systems in all environmental areas and cleans balances and lubricates motors replaces worn bearings and belts and performs electrical repairs.
• Installs modifies repairs maintains troubleshoots and tests new and existing electrical circuits and systems and associated fixtures controls and equipment.
• Installs modifies and repairs new and existing plumbing systems which may include water steam and waste.
• Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on equipment using specialized testing equipment and tools.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male 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 state drivers license is required at the time of application.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk public trust or national security positions.
• Selectee MUST have current refrigeration type l and type 2 certification to handle refrigerants.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education as defined below.

To qualify you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your answers to the vacancy specific questions must be supported by the work experience in your resume. For example if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience rearing insects your resume must include this experience mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title.

The following Selective Placement Factor (SPF) requirement is being used to determine whether an applicant fully qualifies for this position. The incumbent is required to have current refrigeration type l and type 2 certification to handle refrigerants per EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act . Evidence of this experience must be documented in your resume. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement and/or address the SPF may lose further consideration.

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.