NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary The Utility System Repair Operator is responsible in maintaining air conditioning, heating, electrical, boiler, water treatment, plumbing work, chillers, and safety programs located at the mass insect rearing facility. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Interpret technical instructions, specifications, work orders, and blueprints. Installs, troubleshoots, makes repairs and maintains heating, air conditioning, chillers, humidification, water treatment, boiler plant, diesel generator, pumps and specialized equipment. Maintains and repairs all walk-in coolers, air handlers, and heat exchangers. Controls the air balance and air treatment to the different areas of the facility. Maintains the dust collection systems in all environmental areas and cleans, balances, and lubricates motors, replaces worn bearings and belts, and performs electrical repairs. Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, and tests new and existing electrical circuits and systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing plumbing systems which may include water, steam, and waste. Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on equipment using specialized testing equipment and tools. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. To qualify, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your answers to the vacancy specific questions must be supported by the work experience in your resume. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience rearing insects, your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title. The following Selective Placement Factor (SPF) requirement is being used to determine whether an applicant fully qualifies for this position. The incumbent is required to have current refrigeration type l and type 2 certification to handle refrigerants, per EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act . Evidence of this experience must be documented in your resume. Applicants who fail to meet this requirement and/or address the SPF may lose further consideration. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit (union), specifically the National Association of Agriculture Employees (NAAE). This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. (Appointment may be extended up to 4 years without reannouncing). For more details click: Term Appointments Worksite Information: This position is located at the duty station(s) listed in this vacancy announcement and is not eligible for telework or remote work.