Air Conditioning Equipment Operator

Employer: U.S. Department of TransportationResearch and Innovative Technology AdministrationVolpe National Transportation System Center  The U.S. Department of Transportation is committed to transportation excellence and strives to create the best possible integrated air, land, and sea transportation system for America.  The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) is the Department of Transportation’s research, safety and transportation systems agency, responsible for addressing issues related to all modes of transportation (car, sea, air, rail, pipelines, etc) relative to the safe, effective and efficient transportation of people and goods throughout the world.  The Mission of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration is to make America's transportation systems more integrated, effective and secure by conducting and fostering cross-cutting research and special programs to enhance the quality of life, safety, the environment and the economic well-being of all Americans. The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (www.Volpe.Dot.gov) is a great place to work.  We address major national and international transportation issues related to safety, security, environment, mobility, and economic growth and trade.  This position is located in Cambridge, MA. Position: We are seeking a motivated, self-starter with experience as a supervisor.  You will be responsible for operating a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment that provides heating and cooling for all the buildings in the Volpe Center complex.  You will serve as a watch engineer and be responsible for shift operations where there is no supervisory guidance and assistance available. To succeed in this role, you should have a thorough knowledge of and experience in operating and performing routine maintenance on large capacity steam/lithium bromide chillers, York Screw chillers, chill water pumps, cooling tower fans, cooling tower pumps, water treatment apparatus, control air compressors, diesel gernerators, pneumatic control systems and John controls Metasys environmental control system.  Duties include:·  Checking temperature sensing points and adjusting controls to meet local needs;·  Starting, regulating, and stopping the various items of air handling equipment from central and decentralized switches;·  Performing tests and logging results on water condition, chiller oil levels, water temperatures, etc.;·  Responding to calls within the six building complex: trouble-shooting problems ranging from minor plumbing problems to identification of malfunctions and making minor repairs to heating and cooling equipment.  ·  Performing operator maintenance such as adding refrigerant, changing filters, cleaning strainers, replacing worn drive belts, etc.; ·  Performing repairs such as replacing valve plates, broken flares, and copper tubing; adjusting expansion valves; replacing small electric motors, etc.; and·  Making entries into the Shift Operators Log Book to provide an accurate record of shift operations such as: equipment put in and taken out of operation, important phone calls received, personnel working in building, visitors to building, and any unusual circumstances. Benefits:  As a Federal Employee you will have immediate access to an excellent benefits package:  FERS Pension Plan, Company Matching 401K – Thrift Savings Plan, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental & Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, 10 Paid Holidays, FMLA, Flexible work schedules.  This position is also eligible to participate in the Volpe Center’s Telework Program.    Apply: To apply for this position YOU MUST go to  http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=75548282and follow the How to Apply instructions to apply for this vacancy. You may also locate Vacancy Number RITA.VOLPE-2008-0040 on http://www.usajobs.gov/ and apply online using the USAJOBS online application process.     Applications must be completed online and all supporting documentation submitted by CLOSE DATE September 18, 2008 via http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=75548282    Required: U.S. Citizenship is required.Applicants should have at least one year experience in applying basic principles, practices and techniques of staffing and recruitment; developing & documenting job analyses, candidate assessment tools for complex professional positions; development of recruitment strategies; and, providing technical HR advice & guidance to managers on a variety of complex staffing issues.  Emailed applications will not be accepted, you must apply online at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=75548282 Company: U.S. Department of Transportation Location: Cambridge, MA 02138 Job Category:Building Construction/Skilled Trades Industry: Government and Military;Other/Not Classified Status: Full Time, Employee Occupations : HVAC Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)