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.
1 - Assisting with the installation of industrial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
2 - Assisting with the maintenance of industrial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate to strong physical effort required due to the size of the equipment involved. Mechanic frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds, occasionally heavier weights with assistance. Often make repairs from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and hard-to-reach places requiring bending, kneeling, and stooping. Subject to frequent cramped and awkward positions. Work requires prolonged standing and continuous movement of hands and arms.
- WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Subject to sudden temperature changes when checking or working on refrigeration units. There is frequently exposure to dirt, dust, grease, noise, odor, smoke, and possibility of toxic fumes. Protective clothing or devices, including uncomfortable respirators or masks are occasionally required. May be exposed to explosive munitions. Subject to burns, cuts and electric shock. Exposure to prolonged, repeated, or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases may cause toxic affects to eyes, skin or internal organs.