Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Maintenance Branch, Air Conditioning Section, Senate Office Buildings. The incumbent is an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic and performs duties involved with the installation, repair and modification of air conditioning systems and equipment that achieve regulated climatic conditions and a working knowledge of Building Automation System Network (BASnet). Responsibilities The tour of duty for this position is: Tuesday – Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hours may change due to Operational Needs of Management. This position is designated as "Emergency/Essential" and will be required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations. Work schedule may require some occasional mandatory overtime on holidays and weekends. Responsibilities: Air Conditioning System Installation and Maintenance: Keeps up a variety of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements such as those which control low side and high side pressure, the temperature of the cooling units, the temperatures of the liquid and suction lines and the running time of the various mechanisms. Examines for the probability of leaks by visual and audible examination of equipment components, by utilizing prescribed test procedures and equipment and by the exploration of probable reasons for equipment failure. Takes apart, fixes and reassembles units. Maintains specialized or complex electronic controls and equipment using manufacturer's equipment guides and specifications, industry criteria and established techniques for guidance. Checks systems for suitable running cycles, refrigerant and oil leakages, motor and compressor temperatures, belt adjustment and replacement, set points, cleanliness, operations and superheat rotation and heating protection, noting any faulty or damaged parts. Restores and repairs equipment elements that control cooling unit temperatures and the running time of various mechanisms. Installs and/or repairs a variety of complicated motor controls designed to protect against overload or overheating in air conditioning systems and equipment. Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting: Examines complex air conditioning systems to troubleshoot, locate and repair faulty equipment such as compressors, reciprocating, centrifugal, or rotary pump and a variety of refrigerant controls. Locates and diagnoses problems in control systems as a result of trouble calls or inspections. Utilizes a variety of complicated motor controls such as hermetically sealed motors and pressure controls, thermostatic motor controls (remote and double remote), full and semi-automatic defrosting controls, relays and other controls to protect against overload or overheating. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. “To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.” Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Independently installs, repairs and modifies air conditioning systems and equipment and experience in Building Automation System Networks (BASnet). (experience must be detailed and reflected in resume) Education There is no educational requirement. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC's suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.