Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

• Independently installs modifies repairs and maintains a variety of new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as water/natural gas distribution systems and sewage collection.
• Assembles installs and repairs pipes fittings and fixtures of heating water fire sprinkler and drainage systems according to specifications and facility plumbing and life safety codes.
• Follows established procedures to operate and maintain propane-air mix plant including storage production and distribution systems.
• Uses and maintains tools
• Utilizes safe work practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD certification to perform Backflow Prevention Program maintenance and documentation requirements.
• Must be able to complete the USAF (or equivalent) Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance Course.
• May be required to enter confined spaces
• Must be able to complete initial and refresher confined spaces entry courses.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Asbestos Worker certification accredited by the Environmental Protection Agency and be physically capable of wearing associated protective equipment including a respirator.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• As required must be able to train and/or guide other personnel in performance of various utility system and plumbing installation maintenance and repair duties.
• Employee may be assigned minor administrative duties associated with shop program management. Examples include documenting maintenance actions performed on a backflow device or a fire suppression system.
• Employee may be required to work irregular work schedules or shifts and occasionally perform emergency standby duties.
• May be required to perform other duties related to position.
• Must be able to learn procedures for Propane-Air Mixing Plant operations maintenance and repair; to include prestart inspection start-up operation adjustments and shutdown.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug us.:

In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700-General Maintenance & Operations Work Group; Maintenance Mechanic. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of utility distribution storage and collection system installation/isolation/repair and of the physical properties and hazards associated with the various systems encountered.

2. Knowledge of operation maintenance and repair of dry-pipe wet-pipe aqueous film-forming foam and high-expansion foam fire suppression systems for aircraft hangars and other specialized facilities.

3. Knowledge of safety environmental and security regulations procedures and practices.

4. Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan lay out install modify troubleshoot and repair various systems and equipment. Skill in techniques used to measure cut thread join and fit piping and tubing.

5. Skill in using and maintaining various hand and power tools such as multi-meters flange spreaders motor joists/lifts hydraulic jacks impact wrenches pneumatic tools air compressors torque wrenches etc.

6. Skill in installing modifying and repairing new and existing non-industrial & industrial facility plumbing water supply and wastewater disposal systems and equipment. Ability to analyze deficiencies and diagnose malfunctions of system components such as automatic control valves pumps flow meters etc.

Physical Effort
The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the employee to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions
The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty dusty and greasy. The employee is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather. The employee is sometimes required to enter manholes trenches facility attics and under-floor crawlspaces. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. The employee has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes burns and infections. Employee will be required to wear safety equipment such as safety shoes glasses gloves and hard hats and other personal protective equipment.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.