Utility Systems Repairer-Operator

This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS. The position is located in the FOMU and the incumbent serves as an effluent decontamination system (EDS) operations, maintenance and repair mechanic.

Responsible for multiple trades (i.e., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) and instrument repair aspects of the equipment.

Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment; and performs scheduled and unscheduled adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and replacing defective parts on all equipment (electrical and otherwise), with related accessories.

Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on many types and sizes of electrically, electronically, and mechanically operated equipment.

Monitors a building automation system which gives an audible and visual alarm on malfunctioning equipment that must be kept in constant operation and is located in the outlying area.

Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and loads new and existing electrical circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment.

Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems on equipment including water and steam service systems.

Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds vacuum pumps.

Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC and control systems and laboratory support systems.

Installs, repairs, overhauls, tests, calibrates, and trouble shoots industrial and precision instruments and equipment of multiple component design.

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.