Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Job at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs i

Overview

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Summary

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is in the Facilities/Engineering Section under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and direct supervision of the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for the Air Conditioning shop located at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Duties

• Fabricating duct work from sheet metal for modifications, installation or repair of air conditioning duct systems.
• Installing and maintaining HVAC equipment and/or components (such as ultra-low freezers, centrifuges, refrigerated incubators, tubing, valves and fittings).
• Utilizing technical ability to plan, prepare, design and install all types of HVAC/Refrigeration and exhaust systems.
• Interpreting sketches, diagrams, blueprints, electrical schematics, formulas and programming for building automation operation systems.
• Planning, designing, installing, repairing and troubleshooting HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and exhaust systems.
• Maintaining current inventory of parts, hardware, refrigerant, and other products and notifying supervisor when reordering is needed.
• Using schematics, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, and instructions while conforming to safe, efficient working practices.
• Completing work assignments from written and oral instructions, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Assembling or installing equipment such as evaporators, condensers, receivers, expansion valves, dryers, etc., per manufacturer specifications.
• Performing mechanical repairs to pumps, compressors, chillers, receivers and evaporators, including installing and fitting connecting rods, crankshafts, rings, bearings and bushings.
• Using precision tools and equipment (volt-ohm meters, amp meters, leak detectors, calibration equipment) used in the refrigeration trade.
• Calibrating and setting up transmitters, thermostats, and other pneumatic/electric controls.
• Charging systems with proper refrigerants to obtain optimum operating temperatures and using gauges and cylinders to maintain HVAC equipment.
• Properly reclaiming and disposing of refrigerants.
• Applying principles of air conditioning and refrigeration, including the refrigeration cycle and heat transfer.
• Conducting bench performance checks and calibrations to ensure control segments operate as installed with minimal readjustment.
• Troubleshooting and repairing equipment using vacuum pumps, leak detectors and related tools.

Work Schedule

Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Position

Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD14438A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

May be authorized to Highly Qualified Candidates. Definition of Highly Qualified Candidates: candidates who possess unique skills and competencies needed to perform critical mission-essential functions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis prior to appointment. Refusal to be tested will result in denial of employment.
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Selected applicants will complete an online onboarding process; acceptable forms of identification are required for pre-employment requirements.
• Influenza vaccination program participation is a requirement for all VA Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Provisions related to the 90-day movement restrictions after competitive appointment (5 CFR 330.502).

As a condition of employment, a 1-year probationary period will be served to evaluate fitness and public interest alignment. Thereafter, continued employment may be terminated unless formal certification is provided that continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. EXPERIENCE: Evidence of training or experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties must be shown on the resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Qualifications are evaluated against the screen-out element and job elements such as Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair; Interpretation of Instructions and blueprints; Materials; Technical Practices; Troubleshooting; Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment; and Ability to work with little supervision.

Current/valid EPA Universal Certification is required. You will be asked to provide a copy if referred for interview. Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience is credited proportionally. Education: There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, VA prohibits requesting criminal history before a tentative job offer. The Influenza vaccination program is required for HCP; exemptions may apply for medical or religious reasons. This job posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you cannot apply online, contact the Agency Contact listed in the announcement.

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