Indiana Staffing
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Indiana Staffing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46802
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Operates and performs operational/preventive maintenance on a semi-automatic, gas/oil-fired, high pressure steam plant and related auxiliary equipment. This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until February 28, 2026 or until all positions are filled. Direct hire authority. This position is being filled using the approved Direct Hire Authority (DHA) VA-001 for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) based on their critical hiring needs. Responsibilities include: Monitoring the overall operation of the boiler plant to maintain the required steam production for heat and process used throughout the VA campus. Making various operational adjustments to maintain plant efficiency and safety. Maintaining records and logs of plant operating conditions. Performing daily boiler water tests to determine chemical treatment required to prevent scales and corrosion of the boilers. Maintaining proper chemistry control of boiler water, condensate, and chilled water through daily testing and adjusting chemical injection and blowdown rates as required. Performing daily and preventative maintenance determined by scheduled activities (i.e. steam trap maintenance, valve maintenance, greasing of equipment and other predetermined tasks). Performing maintenance work on boiler plant equipment (i.e. cleaning and repairing boilers; dismantling, repairing and installing control linkages; replacing valve seats, disc, and packing; adjusting and repairing feed water regulators, pressure reducing valves, boiler feed water pumps, deaerating feed water heater, booster pumps, and heat exchangers). Adjusting boiler combustion controls, boiler safety devices, and individual screw compressors for each boiler for steam atomizing. Testing the emergency diesel generator for the boiler plant. Examining blueprints and electrical schematics, sketches, written or oral instructions. Checking the operation of safety equipment (i.e. flame controls, low water cutouts, low and high water alarms, high pressure cutouts switches and safety valves). Maintaining the correct level of water that is pumped into the campus water tower. Sounding the correct alarm signal on the station steam whistle as specified by station policy. Monitoring the line status annunciator for all power to the campus and reporting any changes to appropriate personnel. Operating various hand and power tools and technical test equipment, including ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters. Responding to many of the building alarm systems, i.e. fire alarms, medical gas alarms, elevators, generators, and the Environmental Control System. Initiating emergency call-ins for maintenance when notified by the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD). Acting as first responder for off-tour emergency calls. May be required to make emergency decisions during off hours, natural disasters, bad weather, etc. Work schedules: Week 1: off Week 2: Friday - Wednesday 12:00am to 12:00pm, Thursday 12:00am to 8:00am Position description title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairing-Operating/PD92544A Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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. Pre-employment physical required. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/28/2026. 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. 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. Tasks related to: Operating and/or maintaining boilers and auxiliary equipment. Job elements: The below job elements (skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics considered necessary for success on the job) are approved by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for individual occupations as well as for jobs having common requirements. 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 Knowledge of Materials Must possess a current and unexpired State issued motor vehicle's license. Physical Requirements: Must climb vertical fixed ladders to a height of 30 feet above floor level to catwalks to operate large valves, make visual inspection of boilers, etc. Otherwise, the physical effort is of a moderate type. Working Conditions: The work area is somewhat noisy. The usual hazards involved in the handling of highly combustible fuels exist. May be required to enter a boiler drum through a 12" x 16" elliptical manhole to clean the boiler internally. Note: Your answers will be verified against the information you provide on your resume, documents, and information supplied by your references. If you do not clearly describe your experience in your resume, you will be rated ineligible. We cannot make assumptions about your work experience and skills.
Operates and performs operational/preventive maintenance on a semi-automatic, gas/oil-fired, high pressure steam plant and related auxiliary equipment. This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until February 28, 2026 or until all positions are filled. Direct hire authority. This position is being filled using the approved Direct Hire Authority (DHA) VA-001 for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) based on their critical hiring needs. Responsibilities include: Monitoring the overall operation of the boiler plant to maintain the required steam production for heat and process used throughout the VA campus. Making various operational adjustments to maintain plant efficiency and safety. Maintaining records and logs of plant operating conditions. Performing daily boiler water tests to determine chemical treatment required to prevent scales and corrosion of the boilers. Maintaining proper chemistry control of boiler water, condensate, and chilled water through daily testing and adjusting chemical injection and blowdown rates as required. Performing daily and preventative maintenance determined by scheduled activities (i.e. steam trap maintenance, valve maintenance, greasing of equipment and other predetermined tasks). Performing maintenance work on boiler plant equipment (i.e. cleaning and repairing boilers; dismantling, repairing and installing control linkages; replacing valve seats, disc, and packing; adjusting and repairing feed water regulators, pressure reducing valves, boiler feed water pumps, deaerating feed water heater, booster pumps, and heat exchangers). Adjusting boiler combustion controls, boiler safety devices, and individual screw compressors for each boiler for steam atomizing. Testing the emergency diesel generator for the boiler plant. Examining blueprints and electrical schematics, sketches, written or oral instructions. Checking the operation of safety equipment (i.e. flame controls, low water cutouts, low and high water alarms, high pressure cutouts switches and safety valves). Maintaining the correct level of water that is pumped into the campus water tower. Sounding the correct alarm signal on the station steam whistle as specified by station policy. Monitoring the line status annunciator for all power to the campus and reporting any changes to appropriate personnel. Operating various hand and power tools and technical test equipment, including ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters. Responding to many of the building alarm systems, i.e. fire alarms, medical gas alarms, elevators, generators, and the Environmental Control System. Initiating emergency call-ins for maintenance when notified by the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD). Acting as first responder for off-tour emergency calls. May be required to make emergency decisions during off hours, natural disasters, bad weather, etc. Work schedules: Week 1: off Week 2: Friday - Wednesday 12:00am to 12:00pm, Thursday 12:00am to 8:00am Position description title/PD#: Utility Systems Repairing-Operating/PD92544A Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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. Pre-employment physical required. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/28/2026. 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. 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. Tasks related to: Operating and/or maintaining boilers and auxiliary equipment. Job elements: The below job elements (skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics considered necessary for success on the job) are approved by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management for individual occupations as well as for jobs having common requirements. 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 Knowledge of Materials Must possess a current and unexpired State issued motor vehicle's license. Physical Requirements: Must climb vertical fixed ladders to a height of 30 feet above floor level to catwalks to operate large valves, make visual inspection of boilers, etc. Otherwise, the physical effort is of a moderate type. Working Conditions: The work area is somewhat noisy. The usual hazards involved in the handling of highly combustible fuels exist. May be required to enter a boiler drum through a 12" x 16" elliptical manhole to clean the boiler internally. Note: Your answers will be verified against the information you provide on your resume, documents, and information supplied by your references. If you do not clearly describe your experience in your resume, you will be rated ineligible. We cannot make assumptions about your work experience and skills.