Duties
The duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintains and repairs air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains air condition units and ice-producing machines, commercial and domestic refrigerators and water coolers.
- Installs, adjusts, dismantles, cleans and repairs or overhauls compressors, condensers, climate changers, evaporators, receivers, oil traps.
- Installs, adjusts, repairs or replaces solenoid valves, thermostatic expansion valves, temperature controls, pressure controls, humidity controls; replaces sealed units on refrigerators when required.
- Makes frequent checks on Nutrition and Food Service walk-in coolers and deep freeze boxes to ascertain proper temperature is maintained for storage of foods.
- Uses the Temp Track system to perform daily temperature and humidity checks for refrigerators, freezers, operating suite, lab, pharmacy and other critical areas.
- Interprets equipment schematic diagrams, maintenance and operations manuals, mechanical blueprints, and electrical blueprints.
- Installs and adjusts electrical and air controls pertinent to air condition and refrigeration equipment such as pressure control switches, temperature controls, solenoids, etc.
- Determine the type and specifications of equipment to be installed, analyze failures to determine the cause and preventive measures, troubleshoot and make complex repairs.
- Proficient in the use of drill press, acetylene soldering equipment, taps and dies, drills and other special and standard hand tools used to make necessary repairs.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains air condition units and ice-producing machines, commercial and domestic refrigerators and water coolers.
- Knowledgeable of shop safety practices, and understand purpose and limitations of equipment, tools and materials to assure safety of self and others.
- Troubleshoot and make complex repairs and determine and complete preventive maintenance measures for each type of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
- Troubleshoot a variety of equipment to identify problems, develop a solution, and make repairs which ensure proper functioning after assembly.
- Troubleshoot and repair a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment with minimal or no supervision.
- Preforms other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD05197A
Physical Requirements: Work will be performed in tiring positions, such as standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time. The continuous hand and mind manipulation required for repair and adjustment of assemblies are fatigue producing. Incumbent must understand and work in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
Work is performed in a variety of locations including in the shop, on roof tops, and outside in extreme temperature. In certain circumstances, work of an unusual and hazardous nature shall be performed (deep freeze -5 degrees F. to outside 120 degrees F). Occasional emergencies may require duty beyond regular tour of duty.
Incumbent is required to push, pull, reach, walk, kneel, bend, and occasionally work in hard to reach places. Incumbent occasionally lifts objects over 50 pounds. Work is sometimes performed on ladders and platforms. Incumbent will be required to use a 45 foot self-propelled lift to access some wall mounted and roof top units.
Incumbent must have valid driver's license.
Incumbent is subject to 24-hours call in event of emergencies.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will expose incumbent to hazardous areas including crawl spaces, and mechanical rooms where employee will be exposed to dirt, dust, heat, noise, and moving equipment. Incumbent will also work on roof top HVAC units and will be exposed to extreme outdoor temperatures and precipitation. Protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, dust mask, safety shoes, hearing protection, and gloves must be worn when necessary. Personal protective equipment will be provided by VAMC.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
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:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Technical Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Without more than normal supervision
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Other (1)
- 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 09/11/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12793611.
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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.