FUL - Utility Systems Repairer-Operator - National Park Service

Requirements Continued - Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. 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, you must meet the Selective Placement Factors AND the job-related factors. Selective Placement Factors: Applicants must meet ALL of the following to qualify: You must possess and maintain a current EPA 608 Universal Certificate (A copy of your valid EPA 608 Universal Certification must be included in your application package for your application to be considered.). You must possess and maintain a State of Arkansas HVAC/R Class A License (A copy of your valid State of Arkansas HVAC/R Class A License (with the photo removed) must be included in your application package for your application to be considered.). -AND- 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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices Use of Measuring Instruments 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. 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. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Will install, diagnose and make repairs to complex and/or large air conditioning systems that provide for a variety of functions including heating, cooling, humidifying and dehumidifying. Install and repair systems used in different kinds of structures such as warehouses and large office buildings and complexes. Install and repair systems that use a variety of methods of air conditioning such as mechanical compression, vapor compression, absorption, steam jet, or air cycle. Resolve complex technical malfunctions. Operate a centralized, multiple zone air conditioning system that is complicated and difficult to operate because of unusual equipment configuration requirements, the exceptional size of the building(s) serviced, and/or the various needs of the users. Will serve as a back-up water operator for the park potable thermal water system as well as other water systems making regularly scheduled checks to water meters, gauges, motors, pumps, feeders, and other complicated recording and control devices. Work closely with the supervisor, public health, safety, regulatory agency, and/or other personnel as needed (e.g., seasonally). Along with primary park water operator and supervisor, ensure water quality is in compliance with all Federal, state, and/or local regulations, as well as Departmental and Bureau level policy. Will use the computer to input data for daily time, record work orders through time tracking programs and monitor equipment through current SCADA programming. Will inspect facilities for deficiencies and create projects to submit for funding. Physical Effort: Work assignments typically require moderate to heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing up to 75 pounds. Duties require the incumbent to maneuver into and out of specific locations while dismantling and assembling utility related equipment. The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach pl