Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor Job in Orlando, FL

Vacancy No. CBTC-12601830-25-WW Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $35.87 to $41.84 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/15/2024 Close Date 11/26/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Orlando, FL


Summary

Selectee will serve as the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (HVAC) Supervisor within the Maintenance & Operations section of Facilities Management Service/Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Medical Center. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (HVAC) Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operations of all HVAC systems throughout the Orlando VAMC, Baldwin and Lake Nona Campus and off-site business office and Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

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Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensure that operations, maintenance and repair of all Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating and Digital Environmental Controls of buildings and facilities will be maintained and provides direct input or participates in meetings and/or conferences with engineering, production control, and other personnel involving the initial analysis of long-range work requirements.
  • Assign work to specific craftsman through subordinate work leader, initiate work orders, monitor preventative maintenance program, ensure materials and tools are on hand and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Determines priority, sequence and time for particular operations and coordinate with other sections, divisions and contractors for work at hand.
  • Follow through on assignments and projects to ensure they are completed as directed.
  • Verify time and attendance records, arranges leave schedules and authorizes leave for assigned employees.
  • Maintain subordinate employee's performance program by administering performance ratings and review initial grievances and/or refers them to M&O General Foreman, if not resolved at front line level.
  • Recommend personnel actions to M&O General Foreman and will identify long-range training needs, review competencies and ensure personnel meet all mandatory station training as required and submit justification and funding requests to superiors and arrange for the accomplish of the training.
  • Ensure a variety of safety and environmental regulations are in compliance by reviewing requirements with safety and GEMS office personnel and M&O General Foreman.
  • Make frequent inspections of facilities, shops and equipment to ensure all meet CEOSH, Life Safety, Joint Commission and OSHA compliance regulations.

Work Schedule: Tues-Sat 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11:00pm OR Sun-Thurs 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11:00pm OR Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11:00pm. Not eligible for telework or virtual.
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor/PD065960
Physical Requirements: Selectee inspects and performs maintenance on a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment on a 65-acre VA medical facility campus. Equipment includes air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems, kitchen equipment, electrical generating systems, supply and distribution systems, plumbing systems and components, ventilating and exhaust units/systems, elevators, dumbwaiters, conveyors, grounds maintenance equipment, boiler plant and incinerator equipment.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • 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:
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
  • Ability to Lead or Supervise
  • Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
  • Troubleshooting


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.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Documents Required:
  • Resume

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 11/26/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12601830.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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Agency contact information

William Warren
Address
Orlando VA Medical Center
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando, FL 32827
US
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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.


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