This position is located within the Maintenance and Operation Section of the VA Northern California Health Care System in McClellan Park, CA.

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Maintains repairs and operates air conditioning refrigeration equipment. Performs limited functions relative to plumbing and electrical maintenance. Performs journeyman level duties on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, air handling units, air compressors, pumps and other miscellaneous equipment. Performs visual examinations and operational tests of aforementioned equipment; starts and stops equipment. Takes readings of pressures and temperatures shown on various gauges and enters data in operating logs. Takes readings of cooling tower water and adds chemicals to prevent algae and scaling of tubes; checks temperature and humidity readings to ensure conditions are correct for operating rooms and makes proper adjustments. Performs repair and maintenance such as replacing worn or defective belts; dissembles and reassembles compressor heads, connecting rods, crank shafts, piston rings, bearings, bushings; overhauls valves and seals, and diaphragms. Installs complete air conditioning systems with supply and exhaust for critical areas such as computer rooms. Performs the duties of a maintenance electrician, on the entire electrical power and control system, some electronic and programmable systems (energy management system) as well as electrical controlled pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Assignments include periodic preventive maintenance inspections, test, and repairs on the above mentioned plumbing systems. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Physical demands are arduous and require a high degree of ability as well as long periods of standing, bending, sitting and squatting. Individual may be required to carry material up to 50 lbs. 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 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, bums, and respiratory ailments. Typical safety equipment required by the trade are safety shoes, safety glasses and hard hats. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]