Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

Summary

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration in Field O&M Support (NWFF) or Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance (NWFC) organizations Facilities O&M (NWF) Workplace Services (NW) Chief Administrative Office (N).

A successful candidate in the Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC) position will inspect troubleshoot maintain modify and make moderate repairs to heating ventilating air conditioning (HVAC) systems at a Control Center.

Duties

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As a Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC) you will:

• Inspect install troubleshoot modify repair and maintain components (e.g. air handlers chillers filters Ozone generator Oxygen generator etc.) of a large HVAC system.
• Perform painting of building structures e.g. doors window sashes walls etc.
• Build shelves and make repairs to building structures. Does remodeling and maintaining of existing facilities.
• Perform plumbing repairs and modifications to facilities.
• Repair concrete surfaces by patching dry-packing curing and finishing as required for acceptable appearances. Perform work incidental to the installation of concrete.
• Perform maintenance and repair of alarm systems.
• Perform maintenance of fuel dispensing facilities which includes adjustment to testing and the changing of hoses and filters.
• Maintain and replace windows and doors including adjustment of hinges locking mechanisms and lubrication of doors and hardware.
• Repair install and adjust various types of fencing; including fence fabric security wires top rails and truss supports.
• Perform maintenance and repair of various roofing systems including sheet metal and down spouts.
• Perform maintenance of grounds including application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Perform maintenance of roads walks and parking areas including snow removal sweeping leveling and grading.
• Inspect and perform minor repairs of oil containment systems (OCS) and/or the parts of systems which are non-electric/mechanical in nature.
• Perform maintenance of floors including waxing stripping and replacing of flooring.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment used common to job functions.
• Lay out own tools and materials and keeps own work area clean.
• Maintain stock and stock records of maintenance supplies equipment and tools necessary for the efficient maintenance of facilities.
• Maintain records and maintenance schedules in accordance with manufacturers recommendation or BPA directives. Reports and records deficiencies found.
• Arrange for vendors or contractors. Make inspection of vendor deliveries or contractor work.
• Is responsible for preparation and submission of administrative documention associated with duties.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.

Key Requirements :

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires a valid drivers license as a condition of employment. Additional endorsements on valid drivers license may be required to operate assigned vehicles in compliance with state regulations. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
• This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position requires a preemployment medical exam at BPA expense prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
• After employment this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense if exposed to health hazards.
• Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
• Obtain non-electrical worker permit within 30 days after appointment.
• Possess within one year after appointment and maintain continuously thereafter a First Aid Card.
• Operate motorized equipment e.g. 1-ton pickup flatbed or van-type truck forklift or bobcat. Obtaining any necessary Certification is the responsibility of the employee.
• As part of the job requirements and at the discretion of the Control Center Manager or designee may be required to apply restricted use pesticides and may be required to obtain a pesticide applicators license. The Administration shall provide the necessary training for such a license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations you must 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The screen-out element for this position is: The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision performing the majority of the following duties including inspects troubleshoots repairs and maintains components (e.g. air handlers chillers filters Ozone generator Oxygen generator etc.) of a large HVAC system and perform maintenance of grounds including roads walks and parking areas floor maintenance plumbing repairs modifications greasing and lubricating freight elevators hoists and bridge cranes maintaining and repairing of alarm systems and roofing systems and remodeling of existing facilities. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
• Trouble shooting

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors under all prevailing weather conditions during the day or night.
• Hazards include working around high voltage equipment machinery with moving parts and exposure to dust grease oil metal or wood shavings and other miscellaneous debris.
• Work may be required at various heights such as from scaffolding motorized buckets and ladders.
• The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e. asbestos acids PCBs pesticides mercury etc.) that could if precautions are not followed pose a health risk. Proper respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled. The possibility of explosion or fire is ever-present.
• The Facility Maintenance Technician normally works a standard workday and a standard workweek but Facility priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends holidays and overnight travel away from headquarters.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation without hazard to themselves or others.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered well qualified you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE

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Reasonable Accommodation Policy : Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Help Center Reasonable accommodation policy

Veterans Information :
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Telework : Service Registration: - Who must register: incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community home and family members. BPA also supports employees overall wellness through its Be Well program which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career community financial physical and social.

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.

Required Experience:

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