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.

Maintenance Mechanic the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to:

• The incumbent performs work such as install equipment; recognize origination of faulty equipment; calibrate, modify, relocate, perform maintenance and makes repairs on a variety of large complex refrigeration and air conditioning units.
• The incumbent handles equipment, which provides specific temperatures and critical conditions such as blood banks, laboratory equipment, computerized equipment, operating rooms and kitchen and galley equipment and for servicing heat pumps in existing buildings.
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal) required. The incumbent must be certified to use Freon when maintaining and making repairs all types of refrigeration equipment such as; walk-in refrigerators and freezers, ice cream cabinets, refrigerated food carts, reach-in coolers, ice machines, refrigerated, centrifuge and other refrigerated lab equipment, and any other refrigerant type equipment.
• The incumbent must maintain, calibrate and balance a wide variety of equipment, which provides heating, humidification, dehumidification, filtration, and ventilation in addition to cooling.
• The incumbent must modify systems and balance various elements installed throughout the hospital and offices by contractors in order to produce and meet critical. temperatures or specific conditions. Most repairs require specialized equipment in order to perform task.
• The incumbent performs tests, plan and layout work details to make modifications with minimum instructions.
• The incumbent diagnoses troubles, calibrates, and installs thermostats, pneumatic controls, electronic solid state controls, electric controls of various types, electronic components and devices (such as electronic expansion valves, temperature sensors, pressure· sensors, digital system controllers, and electronic pneumatic transmitters).The system uses a variety of methods of air conditioning such as mechanical compression, vapor compression, and absorption.
• The incumbent performs tests, major repairs, complete overhaul and duties related to controlling the formation of scale and corrosion in the air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• The incumbent develops patterns and layouts, cut form, assemble and install items and systems such as deflectors, air-handling units, pans, containers, and metal furniture and all other items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes .
• The incumbent must be able to assemble using a variety of instruments such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with extra form rolls and crimpers and beading machines.
• The incumbent is required to work under general supervision and with other trades assigned within the maintenance unit providing assistance as needed. Performs maintenance and minor repairs such as but not limited to laying floor tiles, painting, carpentry work, install safety treads on steps, installing ceiling tiles, installing and/or hanging various medical and office accessories, installing light fixtures, switches and receptacles. Incumbent is also involved in moderately skilled use of general and some special tools and equipment of various building trades.
• The incumbent must use knowledge of refrigeration cycle of a variety of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements such as those which control low side and high side pressure; the temperature of the cooling units; the temperature of the liquid and suction lines; and the running time of the various mechanisms.
• The incumbent must know principles and theories of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, proper use and safe handling of Freon, how to calculate and balance airflow, water flow, heat transfer, and pressure temperature characteristics. Must have knowledge which include systems a variety of compressors such as gear, reciprocating, centrifugal, or rotary pump, and a variety of refrigerant controls, a variety of complicated motor controls such as semi-automatic defrosting controls, relays, and various types of pour sources used with pulleys, belts, horse power and tensioners. Also he must have some electronic knowledge in dealing with equipment.
• The incumbent must have the ability to dismantle, repair, and reassemble units such as pumps, compressors, receivers, and evaporators. Must have knowledge and skill to install and replace damaged pipes and ducts where the areas to be conditioned are a considerable distance from the compressors.
• The incumbent must be able to communicate with and-interpret information obtained from a Johnson Controls Energy Management computer system using the DSC panels and the mam keyboard computer.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00-04:45
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD07265A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• Must be EPA Section 608 Technician Certified (Universal).
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Considerable physical exertion is required at times. due to large equipment and components in the systems that must be maneuvered into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Considerable manual manipulation and physical strain exerted in tedious repairs and hard-to-get-to locations. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platform at times due to high locations or hard-to-reach places. Works in tiring positions, stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and standing. Work is performed both inside and outside. Required to work on top of tall buildings. Required to work on top of tall buildings in abnormal temperature and all types of weather conditions. Work required at . times in drafty attic spaces and cramped areas with low overheads. Hazards from electrical shock and possibility of burns. May work in contaminated areas and may be subject( to obnoxious gases and fumes, cuts, bruises, and scrapes. Noise level may often be high.

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.

Documents Required:

• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal)
• Resume

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

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.

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