| Location | Kansas City, MO |
| Salary | $35.19–$41.10 Per Hour |
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Utility Systems Repairer - Operator
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Kansas City VA Medical Center - Facilities Management Service at the Boiler Plant Apply Print Share Save
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Summary This position serves as a Utility Systems Repairer Operator at the Boiler Plant within the Engineering Service at the Kansas City VAMC in Kansas City Mo. Operates and maintains high-pressure boilers chillers HVACR and electronic controls to ensure safe efficient utility service. Performs troubleshooting repairs preventive maintenance emergency response and monitoring to support critical clinical laboratory and life-safety environments ensuring compliance and operational readiness daily.
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Summary This position serves as a Utility Systems Repairer Operator at the Boiler Plant within the Engineering Service at the Kansas City VAMC in Kansas City Mo. Operates and maintains high-pressure boilers chillers HVACR and electronic controls to ensure safe efficient utility service. Performs troubleshooting repairs preventive maintenance emergency response and monitoring to support critical clinical laboratory and life-safety environments ensuring compliance and operational readiness daily.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help Accepting applications Location 1 vacancy in the following location
Kansas City MO 1 vacancy No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Salary 35.19 - 41.10 per hour
Pay scale & grade WG 10 Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No
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Announcement number CBSS-13100308-27-FB Control number 890098100 This job is open to Help The public
U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL
Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority 5 CFR 337.201 for this occupation.
Duties Help The duties of the Utility Systems Repairing-Operating includes but is not limited to
Plant Operations - Boiler & Chiller Plants Operate maintain and troubleshoot centralized chilled water systems including multiple 1000-ton chillers pumps cooling towers and chemical treatment systems. Monitor and control steam and chilled water systems using Schneider Electric Facilities Energy Management System and BASSCADA platforms. Regulate temperature and humidity for critical spaces ORs labs ICUs IT research areas requiring precise environmental control. Perform field repairs isolate defective equipment and take corrective action during abnormal or alarm conditions to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations. Conduct daily water and condenser water analyses and adjust chemical concentrations for optimal system performance and corrosion control. Inspect lubricate adjust and repair air handlers fans motors valves strainers belts coils ductwork dampers and HVACR components.
High-Pressure Boiler Operations Operate high-pressure steam boilers producing up to 76225 lbshr including associated fuel systems feedwater equipment condensate systems and auxiliary components. Perform combustion analysis adjust fuel-air ratios regulate pressure systems and ensure compliance with safety environmental NFPA and ASHRAE standards. Troubleshoot malfunctions in burners safety devices regulators flue gas recirculation systems steam traps expansion joints and condensate return systems. Execute emergency shutdownsstartups respond to fuel supply interruptions power outages and equipment failures ensuring continuous operation.
Electronic Industrial Controls Maintain repair and calibrate electronic control systems for boilers chillers feedwater systems fuel delivery systems and auxiliary equipment. Diagnose complex faults in analogdigital circuits using oscilloscopes multimeters signal generators and software diagnostic tools. Interpret and update P&IDs wiring diagrams schematics and technical manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs. Develop and implement custom control logic for PLCDDC systems and integrate legacy equipment with modern BAS platforms.
Preventive Maintenance & System Testing Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on boilers chillers pumps motors refrigeration units air handlers water treatment systems VFDs exhaust systems and distribution loops. Collect and analyze water samples from boilers condensate tanks deaerators and softeners adjust chemical feed rates and perform blow-down procedures. Complete repair and replacement of piping steam traps valves gauges pump motors and related components. Maintain accurate operating logs detailing steam generation boiler pressures temperatures fuel consumption and system performance.
Emergency Response & Independent Shift Leadership Work unsupervised on night weekend and holiday shifts act as lead operator ensuring safe operation of all plant systems. Respond to emergency trouble calls for all Medical Center utilities and coordinate corrective actions including calling in off-duty personnel when necessary. Make critical decisions such as boiler shutdownstartup load transfers and system bypassing to maintain medical center operations.
Compliance Documentation & Collaboration Ensure work complies with VA standards NFPA codes ASHRAE guidelines environmental regulations and Joint Commission requirements. Maintain records in CMMS e.g. MaximoTMA and prepare documentation for internal audits and external inspections EPA Joint Commission. Collaborate with engineers contractors and maintenance personnel on upgrades retrofits commissioning and SOP revisions.
Work Schedule Position requires shift work to support 247 boiler plant operations. Tours of duty may include days evenings nights weekends and holidays. Position Description Title PD Utility Systems Repairer - Operator PD10377A Critical Skills Incentive CSI Not Approved Relocation Recruitment Incentives Not authorized
Requirements Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a backgroundsuitability investigation Designated andor random drug testing may be required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959 A complete application package including Resume Transcripts etc. is required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
EXPERIENCE A specific length of training and experience is not required but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements Equipment Assembly Installation Repair Inspect Interpret Instructions Specifications includes blueprint reading Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision 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 religions spiritual community student social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Note A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer TJO. Please visit the Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP va.govEMPLOYEEdocsThe-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at httpswww.opm.gov. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 4 6 or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. ExpandHide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF TXT PDF ODT or Word DOC or DOCX. We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato if available. Other widely available options are Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open San Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
Benefits Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents Required Documents Help
Documents Accepted Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter VA License Other 1 Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice RIFS-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
Documents Required Resume Please review the above lists to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment such as a copy of your SF-50 transcript ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans Preference Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used traditional Veterans Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will however be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 11022026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13100308.1. To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Agency contact information Fallon Bailey Phone 410 336-5277 Email Fallon.Baileyva.gov Address Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City MO 64128 US
Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents Help
Documents Accepted Cover Letter DD-214 Statement of Service Disability Letter VA License Other 1 Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice RIFS-15 SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
Documents Required Resume Please review the above lists to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment such as a copy of your SF-50 transcript ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans Preference Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used traditional Veterans Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will however be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 11022026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13100308.1. To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Agency contact information Fallon Bailey Phone 410 336-5277 Email Fallon.Baileyva.gov Address Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City MO 64128 US
Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. ExpandHide next steps
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Veterans Health Administration
OUR MISSION To fulfill President Lincolns promise to care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define who we are our culture and how we care for Veterans their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity Commitment Advocacy Respect and Excellence I CARE. As a VA professional your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority 5 CFR 337.201 for this occupation.
Agency contact information Fallon Bailey Phone 410 336-5277 Email Fallon.Baileyva.gov Address Kansas City VA Medical Center 4801 Linwood Boulevard Kansas City MO 64128 US
Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Veterans Health Administration what the agency does and about the types of careers this agency offers. httpwww.vacareers.va.gov.
Summary This position serves as a Utility Systems Repairer Operator at the Boiler Plant within the Engineering Service at the Kansas City VAMC in Kansas City Mo. Operates and maintains high-pressure boilers chillers HVACR and electronic controls to ensure safe efficient utility service. Performs troubleshooting repairs preventive maintenance emergency response and monitoring to support critical clinical laboratory and life-safety environments ensuring compliance and operational readiness daily.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help Accepting applications Location 1 vacancy in the following location
Kansas City MO 1 vacancy No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Salary 35.19 - 41.10 per hour
Pay scale & grade WG 10 Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series 4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number CBSS-13100308-27-FB Control number 890098100
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