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Utility Systems Operator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-siteGrand Island, NE$29.7 – $34.6/hrApply by May 27, 2026Utility Systems OperatingENTJESFJESTJISTJOperations
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The position operates and maintains the facility's central boiler plant, chiller plant, and associated utility systems to provide reliable steam, chilled water, and building environmental control for patient care and facility operations on a 24/7 rotating shift. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include: Operation of the plant operations, a central boiler and chiller plant.
- →Records steam production and other operating data at hourly intervals as required on the boiler log sheet, changes flow charts, and computes daily use of makeup water, steam production, and average outside temperature.
- →Performs hourly inspections of operating equipment, records diesel fuel tank levels and diesel fuel usage daily.
- →Responsible for the operation of the chiller units in the absence of the Maintenance Mechanic; may be required to perform hourly checks of all operating equipment in the chiller plant, monitoring gages, chiller and pump operation, cooling tower level indicators.
- →Perform operator-level preventive and corrective maintenance on chillers, boilers, pumps, steam traps, and other associated equipment within the plant area.
- →Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, 12am (Midnight) to 12pm (Noon) every 4 weeks; 12pm (Noon) to 12am (Midnight) every 4 weeks; 8am to 4pm every 2 weeks Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Operator/PD636-70731A The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.
- →This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
- →As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
- →This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
- →This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Designated and/or random drug testing may be required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; including Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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