This position is an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Helper at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center, VA Maryland Health Care System. The incumbent assists A/C Equipment Mechanics with the maintenance and repair of domestic and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, air cooling, chilled water, oxygen, natural gas, medical gas distribution systems, low voltage electrical controls for air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems at the Loch Raven VAMC and its CBOCs.

Duties

Major Duties May Include: Performs routine repetitive tasks of preventative maintenance actions such as oiling, greasing, changing air filters, light bulbs, clean filters and coils, etc. as assigned or to manufactures standards. Reads thermostats and makes adjustments for temperature control through Metasys (Building Management system) or manual overrides. Cleans tools, machines, and equipment and keeps work area clean and orderly. Assists with assembling and installing parts and equipment such as split systems, chillers, condensing units, rooftop units, exhaust fans, fan motors etc. by getting tools and supplies, carrying materials, and lifting and holding materials in place during operations. The incumbent assists in performing duties common to the trade. Detailed instructions are provided on new assignments along with close supervision and detailed review. The simple, routine tasks are performed without much supervision after they are learned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioner Equipment Mechanic Helper/PD233510 Physical Requirements: The employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee handles, lifts, and carries, parts, tools and equipment. Light to Moderate physical effort is required. Incumbent may be required to frequently lift parts, tools, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Incumbent frequently bends, stoops, reaches and holds awkward positions due to the cramped spaces with a lot of equipment and pipes, or ducts in the way. Incumbent works in high areas due to equipment that is placed on the roof and sometimes not easily accessible. Incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending and kneeling are frequently for long periods of time.

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)MaterialsUse 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

Education not Required

Contacts

• Address VA Maryland Health Care System 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Chanel Smith
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]