The incumbent serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic assigned to the Projects & Operations Section (Energy Center) at the Portland VA Medical Center (PVAMC). The work involves installing, recognizing the cause of faulty equipment, and making repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning units and systems for heating, cooling, humidifying and dehumidifying. ** Recruitment and Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidate **

Duties

The Air Conditioner Equipment Mechanic Installs and repairs systems to condition the air for different kinds of structures including those areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories, intensive care units and other areas with sensitive equipment. Other duties involve: Monitors and operates Direct Digital Control system and makes necessary changes in parameters, troubleshoots various problems. Makes meaningful contributions toward solving operational and design problems, and improvises troubleshooting techniques. Maintains, installs, troubleshoots and repairs electrical, electronic and pneumatic control systems. Installs and repairs systems to condition the air for different kinds of structures including those areas that have special requirements. Reads e-mail, time documentation and the work order system. Orders parts and materials needed to complete assigned tasks. Keeps records on refrigerants and stock on hand and amount used and/or reclaimed. Repairs compressors, evaporators, defrosting controls, relays, gears, and pulleys. Repairs and maintains water and gas distribution systems and equipment, sewage disposal systems, fire sprinkler systems, low pressure steam distribution system to include regulating valves, traps, strainers, radiator valves and condensation piping. Conducts air and water balance on HVAC systems. Uses flow hoods, differential pressure measuring devices, rotation vane anemometer. Calculates air changes and room pressures. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:00am-3:30pm. Telework: No Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD20751A Relocation Incentives: Recruitment and Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidate. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,10/25/2023. EPA CERTIFICATION: In accordance with E.P.A 40 CFR Part 82, employees working in this position must have and maintain proper EPA Certifications for working with refrigerants. You must have and submit EPA Certification Types I, II and III in order to meet the requirements of this position. 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, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, 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. Examples include: Performing all mechanical and electrical work required to maintain, repair, service and recognize the cause of faulty equipment relating to refrigeration and air handling equipment. Using knowledge of the refrigeration cycle of a variety of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements such as those which control low 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. Checking for leaks by visual and audible examination of equipment components, by applying prescribed test procedures and equipment, and by exploration of probable reasons for equipment failure to minimize equipment downtime. Employing knowledge in plumbing and intermediate pipefitting. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Technical PracticesTroubleshooting 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent may be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, under buildings, small, tight places, manholes, and where the systems and equipment are in hard to reach places. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods. The incumbent frequently handles, lifts, carries and sets up parts with excessive weights (up to 65 lbs.). The incumbent must be able to maintain intense concentration for long periods of time.

Education

There is no education substitution for this series/grade.

Contacts

• Address VA Portland Health Care System 3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97239 US
• Name: Wayne Newport
• Phone: 541-440-1000 X40116
• Email: [email protected]