This position serves as a Utility Systems Repairer/Operator in the Central Energy Plant (Building 39) and Building 100 (New Bed Tower) Utility Plant within the Facilities Management Service at the James A. Haley Hospital, Tampa, Florida.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/30/2025. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work in areas of extremely high temperature, constant elevated noise levels, dirt, soot, rotating equipment, oil, grease and other chemicals, and hot steam and condensate piping. The work is generally performed indoors, but also requires frequent outside work and will be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work is subject to cuts, bruises, burns tec from tools, chemicals, steam, and other equipment.
Duties include but are not limited too: Ensure that the next shift operator is thoroughly informed on the plant conditions, any problems encountered and can operate all utility systems before allowing himself to be relieved. Analyze combustion efficiency and adjust, as necessary, fuel feed, forced draft fans, and exhaust dampers to ensure maximum combustion efficiency during varying steam load demands and to ensure compliance with air pollution laws and regulations. Monitor gauges, charts, pressure/flow transmitters, temperatures, combustion, exhaust, water levels, air flow, pressures, lubricants and adjust controls and accomplish needed repairs, for proper air conditioning and steam production. Start, adjust, stop and perform operational repairs, calibration, and maintenance to all air conditioning and power boiler plant equipment and associated systems. Use computerized DDC software and a variety of controls (electric, pneumatic, electronic) to control air conditioning, boilers, exhaust air, supply air, medical gas, water pumps, filters, generators, blood bank, and bypass fire and sprinkler alarms. Work Schedule: Time varies based on the need of the service Position Description Title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairer-Operator/PD06592A and PD06054A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized