Utility Systems Repair and Operating

Utility Systems Repair and Operating

Federal Wage System Position

Work Performed

This standard covers nonsupervisory work that primarily involves repairing and operating one or more utility systems (air conditioning, heating, water, wastewater, etc.). Such work requires the ability to start, stop, and regulate the utility or utilities for optimum efficiency and troubleshoot, maintain, and repair them. Work requires knowledge of user requirements and the locations and functions of all equipment in the system(s) and the repair procedures and specifications.

Skill and Knowledge Requirements

requirements for the predominant line of work. (See also job grading standards for maintenance mechanic and utility systems operator for mixed jobs not meeting the criteria for coverage under this standard, i.e., repairing and operating one or more utility systems.) UTILITY SYSTEMS REPAIRER-OPERATOR, GRADE 8 General: Grade 8 utility systems repairer-operators perform various tasks in connection with the repair and operation of utilities for Federal buildings or facilities. Typical work assignments include the performance of various checks, tests, adjustments, and troubleshooting tasks to determine the need for and the performance of repair and operation work. The skill and knowledge,

Working Conditions

and also the skills and abilities of the employees. The examples are intended to show some of the more common combinations of work. If the highest level of work (without credit for shift responsibility) represents a single occupation (e.g., air conditioning equipment mechanic or wastewater treatment plant operator), the job should be titled, coded, and