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Utility Systems Repairer Operator Leader
Agricultural Research Service · Posted 106 days ago
Hybrid Manhattan, KS $33.9 – $39.5/hr Apply by Jul 2, 2026 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating ENTJENTPINTJINTP Engineering
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This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. In this position, you will serve as the Stationary Engineer Leader during shift and performs and leads the full range of maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance for a variety of complex systems and equipment for a large and complex research facility.
What You'll Do
- →Provides lead activities over one or more Utility Systems Repairer-Operators and other wage grade shift members.
- →Provides instructions received from supervisor and assigns work to be performed (obtains further information from supervisor as required).
- →Trains employees in the operation and maintenance preferred Instrument boiler controls, fuel oil pump system controls, and generator controls.
- →Checks work in progress and upon completion in order to ensure instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines are met.
- →Cross trains other trades and grade level employees in the operation, repair and maintenance of the Center Utility Plant (CUP) facility and all equipment as required.
- →Locates needed repair parts and coordinates ordering needs and obtaining emergency parts and repair items for any situations with supervisors.
- →Performs various checks, tests, adjustments, and troubleshooting tasks to determine the need of repair and operational work; and provides maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance for a variety of complex HVAC equipment.
Requirements
- ✓This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a120234f-9616-4a69-941a-bd50121a8b80
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