Duties
The journeyman Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic performs maintenance, repair, installation, modification, overhaul, trouble shooting and makes adjustments to complex heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment throughout the Medical Center. The major duties and responsibilities include but is not limited to the following:
- Changing filters and cleaning coil surfaces on a wide variety of heating and cooling equipment, including furnaces, air handling units and fan coil units.
- Cleaning and repairing fan coil units to include replacement of multi-speed motors, fans, and switches.
- Removing covers to fan coil units and making visual and audible checks for dust, dirt, and mechanical and electrical defects.
- Using prescribed test procedures, voltage testers, and hand tools common to the trade in locating problems and repairing fan coil units.
- Cleaning and purging air out of lines so that water will circulate replaces electrical components such as 3-speed switches, thermostat relays, thermostats, on-off switches, etc.
- Repairing or replacing structural components such as tops and doors, knobs, and latches.
- Replacing pump motors and pumps on all air handling units.
- Using best trade practices in recovering refrigerant, leak testing, troubleshooting and other refrigerant tasks - performing preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment to Fan Coil Units including refrigeration air dryer units, air compressors, evaporators, belt driven exhaust fans, heating and cooling circulating pumps, chillers, and cooling towers and pumps.
- Changing filters on air handling units, greases motors and bearings, and checks and replaces belts and performing other limited repairs as required.
- Extensive knowledge of the refrigeration cycle and all its components.
- Able to replace all refrigeration components, compressor, TVX, EXV, fixed orifice meter devices, accumulators, receivers, solenoids, and others auxiliary components.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic/PD10732A
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Is Not Authorized
Physical Requirements: The incumbent 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 are also required for this position. The incumbent handles and carries equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50 pounds either alone or with others. Uses hydraulic lift and dolly and is assisted by shop personnel when lifting or transporting heavier objects. Normally works from floor and ladders, but occasionally works from platforms and scaffolding to reach heating and cooling units. Work requires stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and crawling in cramped places.
Working Conditions: Incumbent works indoors and outdoors. Work involves frequent walking, standing and occasional desk work. Position requires stooping, bending, working on ladders or scaffolds, or working in cramped conditions under extreme temperatures (hot and cold), and in inclement weather and/or awkward positions. Incumbent must be able to work in noisy, dusty, and humid places. He/she is subject to hazardous conditions which may include the risk of electrical shock, cuts, bruises, broken bones, and respiratory ailments. He/she must be aware of this and be able to cope with same. He/she may be exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases which may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin, and internal organs. He/she may also be exposed to contagious disease when working in patient areas. Safety procedures must be followed, and appropriate protective safe gear must be worn, as required for the specific work area or task.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/30/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12734406.
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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.