Utility Systems Repairer Operator (USRO), WG-4742-08/10
Facilities & Engineering Unit
Salary Range of $26.89 – $35.07 per hour
Ames, IA

Announcement Open: May 19, 2026, to June 26, 2026
*Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement*

This position is located within the Facilities & Engineering Unit (FEU) at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa. The NADC conducts basic applied research on selected diseases of economic importance to the U.S. livestock and poultry industries. Incumbent performs and/or assists in a wide range of operations, repairs, maintenance and monitoring of various onsite equipment including boilers, chillers, generators, air compressors, water softeners and associated pumps, etc.

Major Duties:
 Troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment
 Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
 Special maintenance and repair projects on equipment and systems outside of the Utility Plant
 Testing and analyzing boiler water, feed water, condensate, chill water, heating water and cooling tower water using standard chemical tests and determining the necessary treatment and chemicals to be used
 Checks gauges for proper temperatures and air balances, plugged drains, malfunctioning freezers, control panels
 Ensure compliance with air pollution laws and regulations
 Checks critical equipment and systems to ensure they are operating properly

U.S. Citizenship is required. Applications will be accepted beginning May 19, 2026, and must be
received by the closing date of June 26, 2026.

To view additional details about this position and complete application instructions, go to the USAJobs website: https://www.usajobs.gov and refer to announcement number ARS-S26MWA-12962624-CLO OR ARS-M26MWA-12962625-CLO.

USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.