This position is located in the Maintenance Department of the Amarillo VA Health Care System under the supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor and assists in the maintenance and repair of various components throughout the facility. Primarily responsible for performing repairs and PM's to the HVAC/R systems. Typical work assignments include changing filters on air handler units, performing PM procedures, cleaning ice machines and refrigerators and freezer components.

Duties

Major duties include: Assists various trades in their day-to-day activities. Performs repair and maintenance of the facility air conditioning equipment, including fan coils, induction units, radiation heaters and heat exchangers. Performs periodic preventative maintenance on air handlers, exhaust fans and associated equipment. Incumbent cleans bin style and dispenser style ice machines on a monthly basis according to manufacturer's recommendations. Uses judgment to troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R equipment, to include exhaust fans, air handlers, split A/C units, condensers, compressors and evaporators. Performs routine ventilation surveys and maintains a log according to an established schedule. Generates and submits report to the M&O Supervisor. Keeps a log of the preventive maintenance performed on each system to include date, work performed, etc. Maintains the chemical injection pumps for the cooling towers and performs water chemistry tests to adjust chemical feeds as needed. Maintains an updated inventory of the materials used for the maintenance of equipment (e.g., air filters, carbon filters, water filters, belts, pulleys, driers, etc.). Performs penetration inspections on fire and smoke walls per NFPA 101 standards to check for fire proofing conditions. Generates and maintains an updated equipment inventory list of chiller and HVAC equipment to reflect equipment type and location of air handlers, ice machines, refrigerators, fan coils, pumps, induction units, etc. Removes, repairs and installs new and rebuilt electric motors following NEC guidelines. Troubleshoots and repairs, pumps and motors. Sizes and installs ductwork in accordance with accepted HVAC/R calculations. Maintains and repairs air compressors used for HVAC/R controls using accepted pneumatic practices; installs, maintains and repairs pneumatic digital controls. Installs, maintains and repairs condensate return pumps and associated piping. Maintains and repairs steam heating and hot-water heating coils. Installs new and repairs or replaces existing piping for steam distribution system to the AHU's following Universal Plumbing Code. Assists Boiler Plant operators with repairs to the Steam Distribution system, from the steam headers to the termination point, to include but not limited to steam coils, radiant steam heaters, and steam traps. Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools in order to make repairs, modifications and for installation and removal of equipment. Runs and terminates electrical connections to HVAC/R equipment including but not limited to mini split units, condensing units, package HVAC units, package steam boiler units, roof top HVAC units, freezers and refrigerators that are hard-wired in, compressors, louvers, chillers, cooling towers, and air compressors. Repairs, maintains and operates all equipment in the Chiller Plant. Adjusts cooling tower water level to ensure maximum efficiency of the chillers. Operates, maintains and repairs 1- 550 KW Generator, and 1- 750 KW generator. Performs snow removal duties and will work with the snow removal team. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Incumbent will serve on an overtime required snow/ice removal team during inclement weather situations) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD01052A Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling (2 hours); Pulling hand over hand (1 hour); Pushing (4 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (8 hours); Repeated bending (4 hours); Climbing, legs only (2 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted)

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision Use of Measuring Instruments Knowledge of Materials 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.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]