You will serve as a AIR CONDITION EQUIP MECH in the Facilities Maintenance Division of MCRD ERR PI SC.

Duties

You will inspect commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for condition and operation. You will use tools and test equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, ammeters, refrigeration gauges, electronic leak detectors, vacuum pump, hydraulic press, micrometers) to repair industrial or commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. You will report hazards, malfunctioning equipment, damaged materials, or other situations that may impact work operations or the safety of others. You will identify material (e.g., stainless steel, copper, galvanized, plastic, pot metal) to use in piping liquids or gases under different pressures and corrosive environments. You will plan and lay out work for installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, or heating systems in industrial facilities. You will troubleshoot large commercial or industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems or equipment (e.g., gear, reciprocating, centrifugal, rotary pumps) to locate possible malfunctions.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to possess a current OR acquire an Environmental Agency Refrigeration Technician Certification at the Universal level in accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act of 1990.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid state driver's license.
• You will be required to possess hand tools to work in the trade.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to perform common tasks including checking oil and refrigerant levels, piping, fittings, air filters, operation of fans, and control of air movement. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Physical Effort: Makes new installation and repairs from ladders, scaffolding, man lifting equipment, etc. Works on of buildings and where the systems and equipment are in hard to reach places. Requires standing, stooping, bending, knelling, climbing and working in cramped and tiring positions. Subjected to extreme temperature changes when required to work in freezers and hot attics. Frequently handles, lifts and carries, parts and machinery weighing 50 pounds or more. Working Conditions: Spends much time out of the shop in other buildings and out of doors at time in hot sun, humidity, cold, rain, etc. Frequently exposed to refrigerants and other chemicals used in air conditioning and refrigeration. Exposed to electrical and high voltage, moving machinery, dust, dirt, stains, fumes, cuts and bruises.

Contacts

• Address MCRD ERR PI SC Post Office Box 5159 Parris Island, SC 29905 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]