Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to meet Critical Hiring Needs for recruitment and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This is a PERMANENT position.

This announcement will remain open until all open vacancies are filled. First consideration will be given to applicants who apply on/before 15 JUL 2026. Next consideration will be given every two weeks to applicants who apply after that date.

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Duties

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• Performs the entire scope of work involved in the repair, overhaul, maintenance, installation and relocation of industrial air conditioning systems, air compressors, and combination heating/air conditioning systems.
• Performs work on specialized application air conditioning and heating equipment to accomplish proper climatic and temperature conditions.
• Must have a working knowledge to perform routine electrical repairs and installation

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Background Investigation is required
• Pre-employment Physical is required
• Drug Test is required
• Able to obtain and maintain U.S. issued Driver License
• Initial Probationary Period may be required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Refrigerant, Transition and Recovery Certification, Universal license as required by law to handle and dispense HVAC refrigerants.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks and duties of air conditioning equipment mechanic which include troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, replace and/or modify complex commercial and industrial HVAC systems. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT. Handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or ladders. The incumbent may occasionally use platforms, scaffolding, hoists, holders and pulleys in performing the work. The position requires frequent standing, walking and climbing and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions.

• WORKING CONDITIONS. Most of the work is performed inside. Occasionally work is performed outside on top of tall buildings and in cramped areas with low overheads. The incumbent is exposed to gas, smoke, ash, scalding water, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas, oil and sulfur fumes and toxic refrigerants. Goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, protective gloves, facemasks and protective clothing are provided to mitigate the adverse conditions and exposure to known hazards.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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