Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to install maintain repair and modify large/complex heating boilers and single and multiple fuel power boilers and support equipment including mechanical system controls and distribution lines.

Duties

- Plans and lays out work from blueprints sketches drawings specifications guides codes and work orders.

- Troubleshoots heating boilers heating systems and fuel power boilers with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions.

- Installs modifies overhauls repairs and maintains a variety of complex heating boilers and/or heating systems single and multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.

- Performs preventive maintenance on heating boilers and/or fuel power boiler systems and auxiliary equipment.

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

-Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• 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
• Shift work may be required.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate. valid drivers license is required for the position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors contrast and depth.
• May be required to train and/or guide lower grade employees.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays.
• The employee lifts carries and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders scaffolding platforms or cramped areas where equipment parts or tools are hard to reach.
• Work requires frequent stooping stretching bending kneeling and working in tiring uncomfortable positions for long periods.
• In addition work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large heavy equipment using hoists holders and pulleys as required.

Qualifications

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-5300-Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group Powered Support Systems 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 BOILER PLANT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC 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 mechanical electromechanical. and pneumatic principles to inspect install test maintain and repair power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations practices and procedures; regulations procedures and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
3. Skill in dismantling repairing and reassembling pumps to include balancing aligning and maintaining turbines pumps generators and ash shredding equipment and preheaters.
4. Skill in troubleshooting complex problems on large projects and applying prescribed test procedures.
5. Skill in the use of hand tools power tools and a variety of test equipment.
6. Ability to read and interpret instructions. blueprints drawings. sketches and specifications.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee lifts carries and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders scaffolding platforms or cramped areas where equipment parts or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping stretching bending. kneeling and working in tiring uncomfortable positions for long addition work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large heavy equipment using hoists holders and pulleys as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee works indoors and outdoors on elevated structures and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals. heat steam noise. noxious gases fumes. or acids. Occasionally works outside on top of drafty attic spaces. and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to possible burns electrical shocks cuts strains bruises and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as safety glasses. hard-toe shoes. respirators hard bats and fire-retardant gloves.

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 employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.