The A/C Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing, and modifying complex air conditioning, heating, and ventilating (HVAC) equipment and systems. The A/C equipment mechanic operates, maintains, and modifies HVAC equipment to optimize efficiency and energy-savings while maintaining environment functions, temperature, humidity, and ventilation at proper levels for patient care and other facility operations.

Duties

Troubleshoot, diagnose, replace, repair, and evaluate the HVAC systems and its subsystems and components by use of multimeters, logic diagrams, as-built electronic control drawings, electronic schematics and manufacture's literature. Maintain familiarity with all of the subsystems and be constantly alert to analyze a failure and define the precise cause and distinct location of the failure. Perform maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repairs of domestic and commercial refrigeration equipment and systems such as walk-in coolers, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, cascade refrigeration systems, ultra-lows freezers, computer room equipment, water coolers, and a variety of canteen cafeteria and nutrition and food service main kitchen equipment. Lay out, fabricate, and install sheet metal and ductwork for a variety of air conditioning, heating, and ventilating applications. Extensive knowledge of various components of HVAC systems so that the problem can be identified first, and then repaired. Interpret engineering drawings which combine electrical and electronic schematics, logic diagrams and mechanical drawings in order to trace signal flow throughout the system while troubleshooting malfunctions of complex systems or subsystems. Knowledge of the purpose, operation and application of electronic systems, components and controls such as electronic probes, transmitters, power supplies, transformers, air-flow measuring devices, etc. Variety of compressors such as reciprocating, screw, scroll, etc. Work Schedule: Sunday- Monday; four 10-hour compressed days per week; hours to be determined Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD01149A Physical Requirements: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condermers and chillers. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, frequently stretching, bending, and kneeling long periods of time. 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 face masks 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, burns, electrical shocks and respiratory ailments. Exposure to concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin, and internal organs.

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)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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address James A Haley Veterans Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa, FL 33612 US
• Name: Amanda Barrios
• Phone: (717) 272-6621 X4953
• Email: [email protected]