This position is located in the A/C shop, Facilities Management Service of the Edward Hines Jr Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, IL. The purpose of this is to provide maintenance support to HVAC shop.

Duties

Major Duties: Installs, replaces and repairs larger, more complex systems ranging from window air conditioners, heaters, chillers, ice/water machines, walk-in coolers, freezers, milk coolers, display cases, cold top servers, larger residential and commercial units, and other refrigeration systems in various facilities, to include hospitals, laboratories, communication centers, office buildings, and others. Controls complicated motors such as analog/electronic, enthalpy/econcycle, JCI Metasys/Extended Architectural interface, CRC interface as well as others new and old as used and installed by varying manufacturers. Analyzes and corrects troublesome conditions in the shortest possible time. Improvises ways and means to keep the station functioning in the event of a breakdown, until use of equipment can be restored. Determines the cause of the equipment malfunctions and makes the appropriate repairs. Discusses parts replacement with the supervisor, obtains price quotes, delivery costs and times and prepares the appropriate purchase request form for approval. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am to 330pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic/PD09009A Physical Requirements: The incumbent is required to regularly perform duties which involve climbing stairs, c1imbing ladders, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching, working from scaffolds and catwalks and lifting and carrying heavy objects. The incumbent frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Required to wear and work while wearing self contained breathing apparatus whenever the possibility of exposure to a discharge of refrigerant ?gases exists. Required to wear and work while wearing an appropriate respirator in areas under respiratory isolation. Working Conditions: The incumbent is regularly required to work out of doors, drafty attic spaces, cramped areas with low overheads, and on the roofs of buildings exposed to extremes of temperature and inclement weather. Regularly exposed to indoor temperature extremes and required to work with high pressure steam, high pressure water and hot water. The incumbent is also regularly required to perform duties which involve potential exposure to oxygen depleting refrigerant gases, dangerous chemicals, harmful vapors and harmful fumes. Noise levels in the work areas are high, sometimes requiring the use of hearing protection equipment :frequently required to work in areas occupied by patients known or believed to be suffering from infectious diseases. The incumbent may be regularly exposed to the possibility of bums, cuts, bruises, scrapes and falls.

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: 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 Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Kiphanie Moore
• Phone: 414-712-8177
• Email: [email protected]