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

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The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic will function under the Facilities Management Service.

Summary

The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to:

• The incumbent is responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration systems throughout the VAMC and other duties as assigned.
• Under the supervision of the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent receives specific assignments or oral instructions from the Supervisor or Work Leader who has the responsibility for each job through completion.
• May require assistance from the Supervisor or Journeymen AC Mechanics when performing more complex aspects of the position.
• The incumbent will perform troubleshooting using the proper equipment for testing.
• Maintains, installs and repairs a wide variety of types and sizes of refrigerators, domestic refrigerators, freezers, condensers, water coolers, air filtering, air conditioning equipment, ventilation equipment, some refrigerated medical equipment and evaporative coolers.
• Diagnoses problems and takes corrective action necessary such as repair and replace compressor parts, condensers, and controls such as thermostats, pressure stats, relays, switches and pneumatic controls.
• Makes necessary inspections and repairs of evaporators, receivers, seals, expansion or pressure valves, capillary tubes, pressure and thermostatic controls.
• Installs and fits connecting rods, crank shafts, pistons, rings, bushings, pulleys, belts, fans and fly wheels.
• Installs or relocates refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, tests for leaks; fabricates small parts or reconditions or modifies parts.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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.

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.