Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Job at Veterans Affairs in Tulsa

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic – Facilities/Engineering Section – James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, Tulsa, OK.

Summary

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is directly supervised by the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for the Air Conditioning shop.

Work Schedule

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

Job Title / PD#

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic / PD14438A.

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.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate duct work from sheet metal for modifications, installation or repair of air conditioning duct systems.
• Install and maintain HVAC equipment and components such as ultra‑low freezers, centrifuges, refrigerated incubators, tubing, valves, fittings, and casting.
• Plan, prepare, design, and install HVAC, refrigeration, and exhaust systems.
• Interpret sketches, diagrams, blueprints, electrical schematics, formulas, and programming for a building automation operation system.
• Plan, design, install, repair, and troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration equipment and exhaust systems.
• Maintain current inventory of parts, hardware, refrigerant, and other products; notify supervisor when reordering is needed.
• Use schematics, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, oral and written instructions while conforming to safe efficient working practices.
• Complete work assignments made through written and oral instructions, work orders, and preventive maintenance print‑out schedules.
• Assemble or install equipment such as evaporators, condensers, receivers, expansion valves, dryers, etc. per manufacturer's specifications.
• Make mechanical repairs to pumps, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators; install and fit connecting rods, crankshafts, rings, bearings, and bushings.
• Use precision tools and equipment such as volt‑ohm meters, amp meters, halide and electronic leak detectors, calibration equipment and other test equipment used in the refrigeration trade.
• Calibrate and set up transmitters, thermostats, and other pneumatic electric controls.
• Charge systems with proper refrigerants to obtain optimum operating temperatures.
• Use charging gauges and charging cylinders to maintain HVAC equipment.
• Rclaim and dispose of all types of refrigerant properly.
• Apply principles of air conditioning and refrigeration such as the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws, and use of refrigerant tables.
• Perform bench performance checks and calibrations to assure each control segment will operate as installed or with minimal readjustment.
• Use vacuum pumps, halide torches, or electronic leak detectors to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

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.
• Eligibility for Federal employment requires a background investigation.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a VA position will be subject to optional urinalysis for drug screening; refusal will result in denial.
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Selected applicants will complete an online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification documents.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• 5 CFR 330.502 – General restriction on movement after appointment: cannot move for the first 90 days after hire.
• 1‑year probationary period; probation will be terminated unless certification is received that continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Experience: Evidence of sufficient training or experience in HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical repair is required. Candidates will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Skill areas for rating:

• Equipment assembly, installation, repair.
• Interpret instructions, specifications (blueprint reading).
• Materials handling.
• Technical practices.
• Troubleshooting.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Work under normal supervision.

Qualified applicants may receive credit for volunteer experience in national service programs.

Education

No education substitution at this grade level.

Legal Requirements

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.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.

Seniority Level

Entry level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing.

Industry

Government Administration.