Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Job TitleAir Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD636-70739ADutiesMajor duties include but are not limited to:Perform journeyman level preventive and corrective maintenance on building airside HVAC equipment.Manage filters by inspecting, replacing, and verifying correct installation.Clean and restore coils through chemical application, low pressure rinsing, fin straightening, and removal of debris or microbial buildup to ensure proper heat exchange efficiency.Rebuild airside mechanical components.Conduct electrical and control repairs.Utilize diagnostic instruments to verify airflow, static pressure, temperature, mechanical stability, and electrical performance.Perform comprehensive repair and restoration of refrigerant based cooling systems.Perform brazing and soldering on refrigerant piping.Review alarms, dashboards, and short interval trend data to isolate mechanical, electrical, or control related faults.Diagnose failures in circulating pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, and associated piping.Performs other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours negotiable; Start time may vary between 6:30am and 8:00am (Will be further discussed during interview)Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizedStudent Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Authorized for qualified applicants. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.