Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper (TCF)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: White City
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce
development program within VHA that was designed to replenish
technical staff in critically identified positions. The incumbent
participates in the USRO Technical Career Field (TCF) two-year
training program, designed to prepare the participant for a
journeyman-level skillset and position. Responsibilities The TCF
career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific
knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field.
Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years
during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a
preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive
application process, for their technical expertise, their
commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a
training location. *Selectees will be required to sign Mobility,
Training, and Continued Service Agreements. TCF is a national
workforce development program within VHA that was designed to
replenish technical staff in critically identified positions. The
TCF career fields represent those technical fields where
VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in
the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for 2
years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a
preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive
application process, for their technical expertise, their
commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a
training location. Selectees will be required to sign Mobility,
Training, and Continued Service Agreements. In collaboration with
the Preceptor, the individual develops a Professional Development
Program (PDP) that includes the program objectives and activities
in accordance with the local training plan, and the training guide
for the TCF USRO training program. The incumbent trains to qualify
as a participant in the areas of operations, maintenance and repair
of state-of-the-art boilers and Boiler Plant auxiliary equipment,
chillers, air-handlers, steam distribution systems, chilled water
systems, hydronic heating systems, and all types of HVAC/R
equipment. This is a developmental position leading to a WG-9,
performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide
practical experience leading to progressively more complex
assignments performed under progressively less supervision. The
selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without
further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and
performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level
does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Major
duties include but are not limited to: Assists higher graded shop
personnel in Boiler Plant operations. Under the direct supervision
of a USRO Journeyman, assists with preventative maintenance(PM),
and the maintenance and repair of boilers and associated steam
production equipment. Moves and holds heavy or awkward items and
attachments; carries, lift s, and holds materials in place during
operations; operates power saws, grinders, pipe threaders, drills,
cutting torches, etc., for the repair or installation of equipment
as instructed by a journeyman. Assures safety requirements and
housekeeping rules are followed and that personal protective
equipment are properly used. Performs proper safety procedures
prior to working on any type of HVAC/R equipment, fan motors, fans,
pumps, etc. Cleans shop equipment utilizing standard procedures,
tools, and cleaning and lubricating agents. Keeps shop tools
properly stored, sweeps, and cleans work area, and keeps work area
clean and orderly Performs all other related duties as assigned
Work schedule: Rotating shifts, night, day, and second-shift,
weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Telework: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Utility
Systems Repairer-Operator Helper (TCF)/PD904610 Requirements
Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for
this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born
after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants
will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Training-Service Agreement and Mobility Agreement required
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a
requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans
Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional
Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this
position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date
of this announcement. 07/29/2022. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your
qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed
screen out element for the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper
(TCF) is: Examples include: Ensure safe efficient and continuous
operations of three, low-pressure fire tube boilers; Operate,
adjust, maintain and repair axillary equipment including: unfired
pressure vessels, centrifugal pumps, rotary pumps, piston pumps,
forced draft fans, atomized air compressors, water softening units,
fuel oil strainers and filters, steam traps and strainers, piping
and valve; Troubleshoots, repairs and installs various components
of the steam, condensate, fire sprinklers, water and drainage/sewer
systems throughout campus. You will be rated on the following
Competencies for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation,
RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint
reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsUse and Maintain Tools and
EquipmentWithout 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. For more information on these
qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of
Personnel Management's website at
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Physical Requirements: The work requires moderate to heavy physical
exertion while lifting, carrying, handling, moving, pulling,
pushing, transporting or setting up; equipment, ladders, materials,
parts, scaffolds, tools up to 50 pounds unaided. Occasionally
required to lift and move items weighing in excess of 100 pounds,
with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from
other workers. Works from catwalks, ground level, ladders,
platforms, scaffolds, or hard-to-reach places requiring climbing,
reaching over and under while in cramped, awkward, tiring, and or
uncomfortable positions; applying hand, eye, leg, and body
coordination. Work requires kneeling, stretching, pushing, pulling,
crouching, stooping, bending, climbing, walking, considerable
crawling and standing for long periods on concrete floors and
corrugated steel catwalks and negotiating confined spaces. Must be
able to perform work at heights in excess of thirty feet and inside
confined spaces requiring entry and exit through standard manual
openings. Must be able to use appropriate respiratory protective
equipment while working in conditions involving adverse elements
such as carbon, cement, fire clay, fibrous glass, silica and soot
dust; chemical and organic vapors. Must have vision of no less than
20/40 (corrected) and be able to distinguish basic shades of color.
Must have ability to assess equipment/system operating conditions
during all hours in often remote locations while working alone and
respond with sound judgment and ingenuity to stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a high degree of mental alertness and
concentration at all hours for up to twelve hours at a time.
Incumbents will receive annual physicals to ensure they are
physically fit to perform the assigned duties. Working Conditions:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors, in areas where it is
usually dirty, dusty and greasy; outside in bad weather; and in
areas where it is hot and noisy. Some of the work is performed in
attics, service tunnels and under buildings where space is limited,
requiring the incumbent to work in cramped positions. Work involves
exposure to asbestos dust from old drywall, siding and pipe
insulation. Adequate safety procedures, training and personal
protective equipment are provided to make the work environment as
safe as possible. Listing of additional asbestos duties and
responsibilities for classification purposes: 1. Mandatory to know
small scale abatement codes and regulations from federal and state
agencies, such as ORAPD, OSHA, or NESHAPS, or Licensing, Worker
Protection Rule and AHERA. 2. Mandatory to know how to handle and
identify asbestos as a hazardous material, without contaminating
self, area or others. 3. Must know the health effects of asbestos,
a hazardous material. 5. Mandatory to perform abatement of
asbestos, such as removal, encapsulation, and enclosures to
complete pipefitting projects. Skills and knowledge of glove
bagging, mini enclosures, identifying health hazards, cleanup of
tools, area, personal respirator, disposal of contaminated
material, records of contaminated levels (personal), etc. 6. Must
know the proper use of protective wear, respirators, "Tyvec" suits,
negative air machines, personal air samples, etc. 7. Responsible to
post hazard communication warning signs, to demarcate regulated
areas and each location where asbestos may be higher than the
permissible exposure level. Responsible to ensure areas remain
secure. 8. Responsible for the cleanup and prompt disposal of
contaminated material and equipment. 9. Responsible for personal
hygiene, respirators, clothing, showers, etc., after exposure. 10.
Responsible for self supervision of small scale asbestos abatement
projects, on how to properly and safely remove, handle and
identify, asbestos containing material. 11.To be physically and
emotionally prepared to crawl in protective gear and respirators
while hauling heavy pipe wrenches, piping and equipment to work in
hot, cramped and dirty areas. 12. Heat stress while in protective
overalls and respirator; possibility of heat stroke. 13.Work
involves exposure to asbestos, a hazardous material which there is
no 100% filter, protective device or clothing. When assigned to
cover boiler plant shifts: 1. Works alone in a remote and
restricted access area. 2. Regularly works in extreme temperature
environment in excess of 100 degrees. 3. Regularly exposed to
chemicals, fossil fuels, lubricants, moving machinery and parts;
air, steam and liquids under high pressures and temperatures and
solvents. 4. There is danger of boiler or furnace explosions,
burns, broken bones, cuts and scalds, electrical shock, pressure
vessel ruptures, slipping, tripping and falling. Painting, and
housekeeping duties in the boiler plant. Is also required to
perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information Special Employment Consideration: VA
encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those
eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A,
Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual
disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric
disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable
service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency
Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment
authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. The Interagency
Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition
Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal
competitive service employees with selection priority over other
candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you
must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice,
your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50
noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be
found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this
vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's
Career Transition Resources website at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required This job opportunity
announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to
VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such
accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to
fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the
following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application.
Keywords: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Medford , Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper (TCF), Professions , White City, Oregon
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