• Troubleshoots and locates malfunctions, disassembles, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts, pressure stats, relays, switches, and other automatic control devices.
• Uses all hand tools, test equipment and instruments, welding equipment and shop machines.
• Trains inexperienced personnel by giving on-the-job instructions, and assistance; and observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Dismantle and repair pumps, impeller and compressors. Installs and fits connecting rods, crank shafts, piston rings, bearings, bushings.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires passing a pre-employment physical and annually thereafter.
• This position requires the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• You may be expected to travel TDY up to 5% of the time.

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. I am able to perform common Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic duties including: maintaining refrigeration and AC units/systems for leaks, replacing filters, cleaning and condensing and evaporative coils, lubricating electrical and pump motors, checking refrigerant pressures, and cleaning condensation pans; utilizing automated systems to identify problems with refrigeration systems. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Works for extended periods in stained and awkward positions. Works with large and heavy equipment. Frequently carries and sets up equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Operates hoists and pulleys; sets up scaffolds.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: The majority of the work is performed indoors. Is subject to cuts and abrasions from use of tools and equipment. When working outside is exposed, in winter to snow, sub-zero temperatures (-70 F) and severe winds. Is also subjected to the hazard of driving over icy roads to perform work at sites up to 40 miles away from the main post. At times, must work in high places. Work performed in the shop and at job sites is frequently dirty and greasy. Works with cleaning solvents, steam, and air. Performs work on equipment with voltage up to 480 volts.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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