This position is located at a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical facility, in Des Moines, Iowa, in the Plumbing shop under the Maintenance and Operations Section in the Engineering Services.

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major duties listed but not limited to: Maintaining, repairing, installing, and modifying complex air conditioning, heating, and ventilating (HVAC) equipment and systems. Building fire alarms, smoke detectors, and duct dampers are integrated into the building control system, which is maintained by the AC Equipment Mechanic. Troubleshoot, diagnose, replace, repair, and evaluate this system and its subsystems and components by use of the computer, multi-meters, logic diagrams, as- built electronic control drawings, electronic schematics, and manufacturer's literature. Performs maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repairs of domestic and commercial refrigeration equipment and systems such as walk-in coolers, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, ultra-low freezers, water coolers, etc., and a variety of Canteen cafeteria and Nutrition & Food Service main kitchen equipment Lays out, fabricates, and installs sheet metal and ductwork for a variety of air conditioning, heating, and ventilating applications. Maintains and repairs the medical air, oxygen and vacuum systems, including vacuum pumps, air compressors, etc., in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm (Work hours may be further discussed during interview) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD30217A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, AFGE Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Authorized: "The Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) is authorized as a recruitment incentive for highly qualified candidates. A recipient of a student loan repayment receives an annual lump sum or biweekly payments made directly to the lender, and must sign a written service agreement that requires the employee complete, at a minimum, a 3-year period of employment with the VA regardless of the amount of loan repayment authorized."

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/21/2023. 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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Hoists. holders, and pulleys arc operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Makes repairs and installation from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of the system worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, frequently stretching, bending, and kneeling long periods of time. Working Conditions: Usually works inside but is occasionally required to work outside on top of tall buildings during periods of inclement weather, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Uncomfortable facemasks and protective clothing may be occasionally worn when there is a possibility of exposure to hazards, such as toxic refrigerants when making emergency repairs. Mechanic is subject to cuts, bums, electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments. Exposure is concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin, and internal origins.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th St Des Moines, IA 50310 US
• Name: Erica Aleman
• Phone: 612-467-5705
• Email: [email protected]