Utility Systems Repairer - Operator

Job Title

Utility Systems Repairer - Operator/PD12756A

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Maintains and repairs boilers and associated equipment.
• Maintains and repairs air conditioning plant equipment.
• Provides emergency repairs to maintain the safe, continuous supply of utility services to the facility.
• Utilizes and understands the air conditioning refrigeration theory.
• Determines proper amounts of chemicals to prevent corrosion and scale formations of boilers.
• Performs water analysis of tower water for chlorine, and ensures that water treatment is maintained in accordance with established recommendations.
• Interprets equipment manuals for gaining information to effectively assemble or repair equipment.
• Interprets and creates work orders.
• Interprets proper practices/instructions suggested by manufacturer's and trade standards.
• Maintains, monitors, and adjust chillers to insure efficient operation.
• Maintains and efficient operates the air conditioning plant equipment.
• Monitors, maintains and makes environmental adjustments to equipment.
• Uses chemicals to prevent corrosion and scale formations of boilers.
• Uses reagents for performing water analysis.
• Uses various material for repairs to all plant systems.
• Monitors flow meters and charts and adjusts air/fuel ratios.
• Collects and records boiler feed water, and condensate chemical concentrations of causticity, alkalinity, pH, phosphonates, sulfite, conductivity, and hardness.
• Checks and adjusts feedwater pumps, pressure reducing valves, gas and oil burners, feedwater temperatures, water softeners, and all other associated equipment to maintain optimum efficiency.

Work Schedule: Variable (swing, nights, weekends and holidays)

Physical Requirements: Subject to sustain physical exertion and must be in good physical condition. When performing maintenance or repairs, may be required to lift heavy pieces of equipment or work in cramped or awkward positions for extended periods. Subject to frequent walking, standing, and climbing, while checking or working on equipment. Must have good eyesight in order to detect problems on gauges, sight glasses, and other instrument controls from a reasonable distance.

US Department of Veterans Affairs