Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
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Job Location:
Augusta, ME - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 33
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is in the Facility Management Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Augusta ME location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.
The purpose of the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is to perform duties involved in the inspection repair overhaul services and maintains a variety of complex air conditioning refrigeration medical air and vacuum systems. Duties includes but are not limited to:
- Responsibility in managing and determining appropriate response to take in case of breakdown/malfunctions that require determinations of immediate action.
- Monitors and evaluates effectiveness (including safety infection control etc.) of work performed by contractors.
- Responsible for using the energy management system a computer controlled system that covers a variety of electronic and pneumatically controlled air conditioning systems and units using several types of Freon and glycol refrigerants chillers.
- Maintains and performs repairs testing calibrations troubleshooting modifications replacements and installations of automatic temperature controls controllers relays valve and damper actuators pneumatic and electronic control components thermostats etc.
- Use a portable hand held computer device to query and reprogram individual units at the work site.
- Maintains and performs repairs calibrations testing troubleshooting modifications replacements and installations of refrigeration equipment to include chillers air conditioning units coils freezers coolers walk in coolers air dryers and dehumidifying equipment ice machines and other similar equipment.
- Measures calculates balances and adjusts CFM readings for air handling systems.
- Inspects maintains and repairs air handling equipment in patient/isolation rooms.
- Maintains and repairs all medical dental SPD and surgical gas supply systems equipment dust collection and medical vacuum equipment clinical and morgue air handling/cooling systems blood storage areas sterilization areas walk-in coolers and freezers research areas (requiring special humidity and temperature control systems) hot water converters etc. at all times and after normal hours.
- Utilizes CPCs and HCFCs refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and alarm systems maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with VA and EPA regulations.
- Knowledge of electronic and pneumatic controls and the construction characteristics of air conditioning refrigeration and heating systems and air/gas handling systems to maintain critical climatic conditions.
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/00328A
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave 13 days of sick leave 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth adoption or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment full time employees with a total family income below $144000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Notifications:
- This position is in the Competitive Service.
- The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOCs.
- Current and former Federal employees may submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title series grade step tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. Award 50s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted.
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.
- Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical.
- 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.
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
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.
Physical Effort: Moderate to heavy physical effort is required due to the size and location of the equipment. The employee frequently lifts carries sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally heavier weights. The incumbent frequently has to bend stoop reach and hold awkward positions due to the cramped spaces with a lot of equipment and pipes or ducts in the way. Works in high areas due to equipment that is placed on the roof and sometimes not easily accessible. Makes repairs and installations from ladders scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore stooping stretching bending and kneeling are frequently for long periods of time.
Working Conditions: Work indoors and outside. While outside the employee is subject to all sorts of climatic conditions. The employee has to exhibit care in his/her work practices due to the occupational hazards from a variety of machinery such as motors pumps fans hot or cold areas falls high voltage areas falls etc. Wears appropriate safety equipment and follows safety policies and procedures. The employee will occasionally be required to work outside on top of buildings in drafty attic spaces and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to cuts burns electrical shocks and respiratory ailments. Employee uses/wears any safety equipment or other items required and provided by the employer.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
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.
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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
