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Utility Systems Repairer Operator

Department of Commerce - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Posted Jun 9, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$55,206 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+5.5% - Faster than average

Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Trades From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Where they hire

Hires in: MD From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Utility Systems Repairer Operator Gaithersburg, Maryland Summary NIST is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer Operator to operate, troubleshoot, and repair multiple large-scale, industrial utility systems simultaneously to maximize efficiency and prevent operational downtime. Duties In this position, you will: Work a rotating shift schedule and perform maintenance activities as required. Operate and maintain central utility plant equipment with minimal supervision. Perform a variety of duties assigned by the Shift Supervisor to support continuous plant operations. Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain four high-pressure steam generators producing 44,000 pounds of steam per hour at 150 psi. Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain two high-pressure steam generators producing 80,000 pounds of steam per hour at 150 psi. Operate and maintain four centrifugal electric motor-driven air compressors supplying compressed air at 110 psi. Operate and maintain four 3,500-ton electric-driven York centrifugal chillers and two 3,500-ton electric-driven York YD chillers. Operate, monitor, and maintain associated auxiliary equipment supporting steam, chilled water, and compressed air systems. Operate and maintain an 8-megawatt cogeneration system, including a natural gas-driven turbine and Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG). Monitor and maintain the Heat Recovery Steam Generator, capable of producing 80,000 pounds of steam per hour at 150 psi, to ensure reliable and efficient utility plant operations. Evaluation How you will be evaluated: We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. Please be sure that your resume and supporting documents include detailed information to support your qualifications for this position. Failure to

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