Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Summary This position serves primarily as a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HV AC) Mechanic. Performs overhaul, installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of various types of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment which is characterized by moderate complexity of design, construction, and function. Provides basic electrical or plumbing repairs, to other that HV AC equipment, when required and must have rudimentary knowledge in these fields. Responsibilities Primary Duties Include but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive technical support for all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Discusses maintenance problems with technical personnel. Exercises skill in interpreting electronic, electrical, and mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics of custom systems. Provides support for the operating, maintaining, repairing and adjusting HVAC controls systems. Completes work orders and Preventive Maintenance using proper maintenance practices and following manufacturer's recommendations. Maintains complex electronic systems and equipment which are vital to the hospital's ability to provide health care. Takes proper corrective action to restore the device to its fully operational level. Responsible for updating the equipment spare part inventory program when withdrawing from spare part inventory cache to make repairs. Completes work orders and Preventive Maintenance using proper maintenance practices and following manufacturer's recommendations in order to extend the life of equipment. Provides technical support of these systems includes the preventive maintenance, installation, evaluation, troubleshoots, repair, calibration, testing, and modification etc. Employs improvising troubleshooting practices when needed. Performs all work using proper safety practices and Personal Protective Equipment. Selects the proper tools Must know the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration, temperature measurement, properties of refrigerants. Performs basic electrical and plumbing repairs. Must be skilled in the interpretation and use of engineering drawings, schematics, logic diagrams and mechanical drawings. Responsible for interpretation of regular work requests, assignments and their priorities. Directs an provides technical instruction to less experienced workers when working together. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD10025A Physical Requirements: ???????The work requires prolonged standing, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, working in cramped or awkward positions while installing items; reaching, lifting and bending while using hand and powered tools; lifting, pushing and pulling objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts or moves moderately heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance. ???????Working Conditions: The incumbent is exposed to extremes of heat and cold, dust, dirt, noise, grease, bad-smelling fumes and moisture, as well as outside the normal indoor environment of the hospital. The work environment includes walk-in refrigerators/freezers, crawl spaces, attics, roofs and interstitial spaces. He/she may occasionally be exposed to: disease, bad weather, possible electric shock, refrigerant gases, danger of falling, hand or power tools, danger from flying splinters/chips, and respiratory ailments. He/she may have frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, bums, bruises, cuts and infections. He/she shall be required to follow proper procedures and wear proper protective equipment to minimize the risks associated with the work being done. The employee is subject to emergency call-back after normal duty hours and on weekends. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Valid Drivers License to operate government owned or lease vehicles 5 CFR § 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education There is no substitute for education for this position Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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