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. Maintain residential, commercial, and Industrial air conditioning equipment using tools common to the trade such as meters, gauges, recovery machines, and hand tools; perform refrigerant recovery; install and maintain VAV's, VRS's, chilled and heating water applications, oil and gas burners, furnaces, and heat pumps, WSHP; and perform preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils, drain pans and drains, and adjusting belts. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Employee is required to handle and carry tools, equipment, and testing devices that seldom weigh over 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally will be required to perform work from a platform or scaffold in order to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines, and duct work. Occasionally required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Much of this work is performed outside with exposure to temperature extremes common to this area. Some work performed indoors and in mechanical rooms. Occasionally subject to cuts, burns, electrical shocks and respiratory ailments. Exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases which may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin and internal organs. Employee may be required to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat, respirators, gloves and safety shoes.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.