Air Cond Equip Mechanic

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic performs maintenance and repair on a wide variety of systems that provide heating cooling humidification and all controls that function in concert with climate conditioning at this facility. The work requires knowledge of principles of air conditioning HVAC Systems and the skill to install recognize the cause of faulty equipment and repair commercial and industrial systems that provide for a variety of refrigeration and air conditioning functions. The employee performs maintenance and repair on a wide variety of systems that provide heating cooling humidification and all controls that function in concert with climate conditioning at this facility. The work requires knowledge of principles of air conditioning HVAC Systems and the skill to install recognize the cause of faulty equipment and repair commercial and industrial systems that provide for a variety of refrigeration and air conditioning functions.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs maintenance and repair on a wide variety of systems that provide heating cooling humidification and all controls that function in concert with climate conditioning at this facility.
• The work requires knowledge of principles of air conditioning HVAC Systems and the skill to install recognize the cause of faulty equipment and repair commercial and industrial systems that provide for a variety of refrigeration and air conditioning functions.
• Maintains installs repairs refrigeration and air conditioning systems located in such areas as warehouses hospital and large office buildings and complexes.
• Alters or substitutes required components to meet conditions in different areas to provide comfort to patients and staff.
• Maintains installs and repairs a variety of refrigeration equipment and systems such as ultra low freezers walk-in and reach-in refrigerators and freezers domestic refrigerators x-ray developing refrigeration machines deep freezers ice cream boxes water coolers ice machines centrifuges cascade systems cryostat incubators blood banks direct expansion evaporator coils compressors condensers chilled water systems etc.
• Maintains systems by checking performance diagnosing problems and making necessary repairs or adjustments or by replacing defective parts.
• Troubleshoots entire systems. Repairs or replaces fans pumps thermostats humidistats motors compressors valves gauges pneumatic and electric controls filters and other related elements.
• Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut-in and cutout of refrigerating units humidifiers dehumidifiers heaters air cleaners pneumatic air dryers and circulating pumps.
• Adjusts system for optimum performance. Troubleshoots maintains pneumatic/electronic controls that are related to the heating or cooling system.
• Responds immediately to service connections makes splices insulates exposed wires and cleans and lubricates moving parts.
• Read and interprets mechanical blueprints specifications and technical instructions to complete installation of equipment repair specialized equipment and make general repairs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 1:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic/PD09891A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• 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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective 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.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• 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.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/31/2026.

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:

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

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 Requirements/Working Conditions: Works indoors and outdoors on elevated structures and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks and/or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to asbestos toxic refrigerants noxious gases fumes or acids. Employee is exposed to the dangers of moving equipment energized electric circuits sharp metal edges and toxic fumes while performing the duties of the position. Exposure to electrical conductors moving objects sharp edges etc. may occur along with danger to cuts burns and respiratory ailments. Incumbent will be required to wear respirators and must be physically able to perform assigned work tasks as described above and operate safety equipment. Pulmonary function test (PFT) Chest x-ray (XR) Completion of Personal History Questionnaire (Q) Physical Evaluation conducted by Physician (PE) is required prior to start and then annually. Typical safety equipment required by the trade are safety shoes safety glasses respirators protective clothing and hard hats.