Nashville Staffing is hiring: Air Conditioning Equipment Operator in Nashville

divh2Air Conditioning Equipment Operator/h2pThe Air Conditioning Equipment Operator operates the multiple-zone air conditioning plant consisting of several centrifugal chillers. The tasks assigned to the Air Conditioning Equipment Operator are more complex and require a broad knowledge of equipment and systems and receives little to no detailed instructions in the performance of assigned task. This position is within the Facilities Management Service./ppResponsibilities include:/pulliPlan and lay out work to be performed on a specific task such as ordering of material to construct and install duct work./liliPrepare duct work diagrams in planning and laying out work./liliInterpret drawings, specifications, schematics, operator and parts manuals, etc. of varying degrees of complexity for complete systems./liliCalibrate and balance complex energy management systems to meet and/or exceed design criteria./liliTroubleshoot complex air conditioning and refrigeration systems of unusual compressor arrangements and theories./liliPerform preventive maintenance inspections of HVAC systems and equipment including associated fire alarm devices as required./liliService all refrigerators, centrifuges, freezers, ice machines, etc./liliTroubleshoot and repair multi-zone air conditioning equipment with all necessary fans, pumps, cooling towers and controls./liliRepair of multiple pump and compressor systems such as primary and secondary chill water pumps, centrifugal and reciprocating chillers./liliPrepare requests for parts, materials, tools and services as needed to carry out work assignments./liliObserve pre-alarm conditions and respond accordingly to prevent damage to expensive systems./li/ulpWork Schedule: Varied Shifts/ppPosition Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Operator/PD70153A/ppPhysical Requirements: The duties of this position require physical exertion involving lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes. Physical effort is exerted in walking, running, climbing, crawling, and bending. Strain related to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching, or stooping, for extended periods of time. Work is partly in an office setting but also includes fieldwork involving walking, bending and climbing./ppRequirements Conditions of Employment:/pulliU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy./liliSuitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation./liliAll applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA./liliSelective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959/liliSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process./liliAcceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements./liliEffective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment./liliComplete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement./liliParticipation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)./li/ulpQualifications:/ppTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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./ppThe incumbent must possess and maintain a Universal Refrigerant Certification. A legible copy of your current, valid certification must be submitted with your application in order to be considered./ppJob Elements:/pulliEquipment Assembly, Installation, Repair/liliInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)/liliMaterials Technical Practices/liliTroubleshooting (Electrical)/liliUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment/li/ulpThe incumbent must possess and maintain a Universal Refrigerant Certification. A legible copy of your current, valid certification must be submitted with your application in order to be considered./ppAdditional Information:/pulliUnder the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer./liliParticipation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)./liliThe Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies./liliReceiving 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 employees 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./li/ul/div