These positions are located within the Engineering Service at the Phoenix VA Health Care System in Phoenix, AZ. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic performs a wide range of work involving installing and recognizing the cause of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering and circulating.

Duties

The major duties include but are not limited to: Calculates airflow and the pressure-temperature characteristics for different systems; Locates and repairs faulty equipment swiftly in order to reduce inoperative time to a minimum; Locates trouble before dismantling and makes repairs which insure proper functioning after assembly; Performs complex repairs such as installing and fitting connecting rods, crank shafts, piston rings, bearings and bushings; overhauls valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals and couplings; and aligning motors and flywheel drives; Checks out the refrigeration cycle of a variety of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements such as those that control low side and high side pressure; the temperature of the cooling units; the temperatures of the liquid and suction lines; and the running time of the various mechanisms; Examines equipment components visually and audibly for the probability of leaks; performs test procedures and explores probably reasons for equipment failure; Identifies faulty equipment causes and makes repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering and circulating; these systems use a variety of methods of air conditioning such as mechanical compression, vapor compression, absorption and steam jet or air cycle; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Duty hours will be discussed during interview/hiring process Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work requires carrying of equipment, tools and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines and duct work. The person in this position is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Most of the work is usually performed inside but the person in this position is frequently subject to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment such as walk-in freezer units. The person in this position is occasionally subjected to cuts, burns, electrical shocks and respiratory ailments; and exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerated gases that may cause toxic effects on eyes, skins and internal organs. There is an occasional requirement to work outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces and in cramped areas with low overheads. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: The position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Universal Technician Certification. This is in accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. (NOTE: You will be required to provide a copy of the certification if referred for interview.) 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)MaterialsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse 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 Carl T Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center 650 East Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]