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Utility Systems Repairer-Opera
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 41 days ago
On-site Wichita, KS $32.8 – $38.3/hr Apply by Aug 13, 2026 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position serves as a Utility System Repairer Operator located at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (RJDVAMC) under the supervision of the Boiler Plant Operations Supervisor and assigned to Facility Management Services (FMS). DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply.
What You'll Do
- →Responsible for Boiler Plant automation and BAS that integrates and uses special computers to store operating parameters and initiates adjustments when systems become out of range or in alarm conditions.
- →Responsible for repairing, operating, and maintaining three 500 hp gas fired boilers using No. 2 oil as a standby energy source and all associated equipment such as burners with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for combustion air, electronic combustion control systems, centrifugal feed water pumps with VFDs, drum level controls, steam transmitters, de-aerating tank, and condensate storage tanks.
- →Performs duties required for Boiler Plant operations such as periodic checks of the power boilers, plant auxiliary equipment, and the system automation control to ensure proper operation and to make adjustments as needed.
- →Starts, stops, and operates power boilers and all auxiliary equipment.
- →Records and documents boiler and condensate water tests, temperatures, pressures, water levels, and all other Boiler Plant operational readings as required.
- →Checks and makes necessary adjustments to the power boiler and auxiliary plant equipment for hazards that could endanger personnel and equipment, and complies with safety requirements, general and special rules, instructions, and the Energy Center's SOPs.
- →Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of Building Automation Systems (BAS) and all types and brands of temperature, humidity, and all volumetric controls, both individually and in any combination.
- →Diagnoses, troubleshoots, modifies, repairs, replaces, and installs critical and special purpose HVAC/R equipment and systems that provide specific and critical climatic conditions throughout the entire Medical Center.
- →Work Schedule: Rotating shifts, night, day, and second shift, compressed tours, weekends and holidays.
- →Subject to on call for emergencies.
- →Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Opera/PD09635A Physical Requirements: Subjected to sustained physical effort in the operation of power boilers, chillers, HVAC/R equipment, steam distribution systems, chilled water distribution systems; physical requirements may include working from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms where parts of the system are in hard-to-reach places.
- →Work is carried out in tiring positions such as standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and prone for long periods of time.
- →Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift items in the excess of 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.
- →The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds.
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.
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Personality Fit
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