Utility System Repairer Operator (Helper) (Seasonal)

Salary: $23.87 to $27.85 Per Hour

You will serve as a Utility System Repairer Operator (Helper) (Seasonal). For more park(s) information, please visit find a park. This position may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty April-May, 2027. Open to the first 50 applicants.

Major duties

The primary purpose of this position is to assist journey level utility systems repairer-operators by performing the simpler and more routine duties of repairing and operating utility systems for Federal buildings and Facilities. The incumbent will perform assistance work incidental and/or preparatory to that of higher graded repairer-operator of utility systems such as air conditioning, heating, wastewater treatment and water treatment. Physical Effort: The incumbent is required to do considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, or climbing stairways, ladders and platforms to reach where equipment is located, often in cramped spaces that require stooping, bending, kneeling or otherwise working in awkward positions. Moderate to heavy physical effort is necessary to perform work on large industrial/utility related equipment and where there is frequent lifting and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally 80-100 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: The utility systems repairer-operator helper is expected to work outside in all types of weather with temperatures varying significantly. The incumbent may be exposed to insect bites, bruises, cuts, falls and scrapes. Work includes hazardous conditions and equipment associated with industrial systems and the worker is exposed to both raw and treated sewage. Work inside is in dusty, dirty and at times in greasy locations, with risks of slipping, falling and cuts. Incumbent is exposed to infections or diseases such as typhoid and dysentery while working on equipment and there is a presence of hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide. Incumbent is subject to electrical shock, loud noises, battery acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around pumps and motors. There is frequent exposure to shock, burns, and strains. Incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear and may be work for long periods of time.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Volunteer Experience: 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, 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.