This position is located at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (KCVA). This position functions as a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) Supervisor of the HVAC/R Shop, Facilities Engineering Service accomplishing trades and labor work. Provides supervision, advice and program development for the HVAC Operations shop.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/31/2025. 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: Administration and Management Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Lead or Supervise Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Physical Requirements: Grade 10 mechanics frequently carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Grade 10 air conditioning equipment mechanics make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently for longer periods of time than that described at the grade 8 level. Working Conditions: They are occasionally required to work outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Uncomfortable face masks and protective clothing may be occasionally worn when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants. The systems are larger at the grade 10 level than at the grade 8 level and refrigerants are used in larger amounts; therefore, grade 10 mechanics are subject to larger amounts of escaping gases when making emergency repairs.
Major Duties include: Plans daily, weekly, and monthly work to be accomplished by subordinates. Establishes deadlines and priorities for the performance of Preventive Maintenance (PM's), workload, and emergency responses based on methods, procedures, deadlines, and goals. Investigates work related problems and implements corrective actions. Directs, reviews, and analyzes the work plans of subordinates. Selects workers and assigns tasks to be performed by a wide variety of building trades and occupations having markedly dissimilar skills and unrelated work functions. Adjusts work plans, schedules, assignments, and methods to accomplish work as effectively and economically as possible. Operating and repairing all aspects of the environmental control system to include adding and removing points in the system, building graphics, modifying and troubleshooting programing, repairing and replacing sensors, actuators and other control devices, and repairing and replacing LAN devices such as terminal equipment controllers. Troubleshooting, diagnosing and making repairs to a large variety of equipment and systems that provide a variety of air-conditioning functions, such as heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification and air cleaning, filtering and circulating. Responds to emergency maintenance needs to ensure they are accomplished in a timely/appropriate manner and keeps other internal supervisors and stakeholders advised of the status of unusual or emergent situations. Assigns and reviews work for the HVAC&R Shop staff. Establishes performance standards and makes formal and informal appraisals of subordinates. Participates in reviewing job descriptions for currency and accuracy and recommends necessary changes. Gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters and resolves problems and informal complaints through discussions with employees. Reports need for more serious correction, with recommended solutions for more complex problems, to supervisor. Serves as a management representative at hearings, meetings, and negotiations related to labor relations. Identifies employee training needs, and initiates action to request necessary training. Schedules and approves leave. Maintains production reports and records. Assures all safety practices are observed in work operations. Recommends work method improvements and the structuring of positions to achieve optimum efficiencies to supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned. EPA CERTIFICATION: In accordance with 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, EPA, people working in this type of position must have and maintain proper EPA Certifications for working with refrigerants. You must possess a valid EPA Technician Certification (Types I, II and III or Universal Certification) through an EPA approved technician program in order to meet the requirements of this position. Your certification must be clearly documented within your application materials. You will be required to provide a copy of the certification if referred for interview. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm; may be subject to emergency call-in or off duty-hours in order to accomplish the needs of the service Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor/PD102750 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: May be required to bend, reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods. Frequently works from ladders, platforms, high places and cramped spaces. Considerable climbing, walking and stooping is also required for this position. Frequently lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs., and occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50lbs. either alone or with others. Works indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and is exposed to the usual occupational hazards. Required to work in close, extremely hot or cold places and around high voltage electricity. Must work in noisy, dusty and humid places.