This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The position is in the HVAC Shop, Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the Air Conditioner (AC) Mechanic Supervisor. The primary purpose of the position involves the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modification of all medical center refrigeration, air conditioning systems, air compressors and medical vacuum pumps.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Without more than normal supervision Equipment assembly, installation and repair Interpret instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading) Use and maintain tools and equipment Troubleshooting 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. 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 have the EPA Certification Types I, II and III in order to meet the requirements of this position.
Duties include, but not limited to: Installs and operates complete air conditioning systems and refrigeration systems. Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and modifies complete air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including all the electrical, refrigerant, mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic aspects of complete systems. Works on electronic controls of air handlers, and frequency drives. Troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and monitors the Building Automation System. Operates equipment by reading and recording meters, gauges, and recorders, establishing historical data, and starting and stopping equipment. Performs pneumatic maintenance and inspections to keep equipment operating at optimum efficiency and reliability. Maintains cleanliness of inside and outside of systems which includes changing and cleaning filters, defrosting coils, cleaning, and sanitizing ice machines, and inspecting and maintaining fire and smoke dampers. Troubleshoots and repairs air compressors used for control air, medical air and vacuum, and other air compressors. Provides information on proper types and sizing of air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:30pm, Compressed available Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD92911A Physical Requirements: Work assignments require light to moderate to sometimes strenuous physical effort. Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise handles items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handles items heavier than 50 pounds and, if so, assistance is generally available. May work in a sitting, standing, stooping, crouching position for extended periods. Frequently walking, standing, climbing, bending, reaching is required. Occasional work in high places on roofs, ladders, scaffolds, and lifting equipment is required.