Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 33 - 39
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) at the VA GLA or Sepulveda (North Hill CA) HealthCare System Medical Center (VAMC) in the Engineering department. The primary purpose of the position is to repair and modify varieties of equipment and systems that achieve regulated climatic conditions by recognizing and determining the best method for correcting malfunctions systems.
- Modifies and balance various elements of systems designed to meet a variety of conditions.
- Maintains and repairs all systems which is assigned to the specify unit.
- Installs recognizes the causes of faulty equipment and repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigerators heating and air conditioning units and any systems.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on systems that operate continuously including: switches refrigeration chillers freezers exhaust fans and equipment that controls the climatic conditions of building such as electric electronic and direct digital controls.
- Installs and repairs large systems that provide cooling humidifying dehumidifying cleaning filtering and circulation of air as well as reheat for the air handlers to boost temps.
- Recognizes the causes of faulty equipment and performing complex repairs that may include disassembly and reassembly fitting and overhauling various parts and equipment.
- Troubleshoots the system identifies defective components determines corrective actions and make repairs to systems including reducing valves steam traps overload elements condensers chilled water and steam heater coils evaporators and chilled water pumps.
- Reassembles equipment and tests for proper operations using voltmeter ammeter pressure gauges and vacuum pumps.
- Uses schematics sketches and drawings when installing and repairing equipment.
- Makes necessary adjustments and settings.
- Replaces refrigeration and air conditioning gasses to obtain required temperature levels.
- Must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner.
- Fabricates new parts or reconditions old parts when new parts are not available such as shafts holding brackets pulleys and pipefittings by using lathe grinder and other machine tools.
- Creates and closes work orders daily or as necessary to ensure compliance with The Joint Commission standards as well as to account for labor hours materials etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD11788A
Physical Requirements: The physical effort expended equates to lifting and moving large pieces of equipment and material maneuvered into and out of confined areas. Hoists holders and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors condensers and chillers. Carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds makes repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms where the parts of the system worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places. Work involves stooping stretching bending and kneeling are frequently for longer periods of time than usual.
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
- All 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.
- 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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.
- Selected applicant may need to obtain/possess a current/valid EPA Universal Certification. NOTE: You may be required to provide a copy of the certification if referred for interview.
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:
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers (CLCs) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The 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. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website which can be found at 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. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- Math
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- HVAC/R
- Service Technician Experience
- Maintenance
- Refrigeration
- Ductwork
- Cordova
- Troubleshooting
- Air Conditioning
