Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Job TitleAir Conditioning Equipment MechanicJob DescriptionAs the Air Conditioning Equipment at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System you will work within the Engineering Department. You will perform a wide range of work involving installing and recognizing the cause of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulation.DutiesDuties include but are not limited to:Calculating the airflow and the pressure-temperature characteristics for different systems.Locating and repairing faulty equipment swiftly in order to reduce inoperative time to a minimum.Locating trouble before dismantling and making repairs which insure proper functioning after assemble.Performing complex repair such as installing and fitting connecting rods, crank, shafts, piston rings, bearings, and bushings.Overhauling valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals, and couplings.Identifying faulty equipment causes and makes repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions.Work ScheduleMonday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pmRequirementsConditions 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 identification 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.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.QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Additional InformationUnder 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.