The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic will only work for the Engineering Service within the VA Bedford Healthcare System. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week.

Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Fabricates duct work for modifications, installation and/or repair of air conditioning duct systems. Installs and maintains heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment and/or components (i.e., freezers, centrifuges, refrigerated incubators, tubing, valves, fittings and casting). Plans, prepares, and installs all types of HVAC/R and exhaust systems. Utilizes technical ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, blueprints, electrical schematics, formulas and programming for a building automation operation system Plans, designs, installs, repairs and troubleshoots HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and exhaust systems. Maintains current inventory of parts, hardware, refrigerant, and other products and notifies supervisor when reordering is needed. Utilizes schematics, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, oral and written instructions while conforming to safe efficient working practices. Completes work assignments that are made through written and oral instructions, work orders and preventive maintenance print-out schedules. Assembles and/or installs a variety of HVAC/R equipment per manufacturer's specifications. Makes mechanical repairs to such items as pumps, compressors, chillers, receivers and evaporators. Uses precision tools and equipment, such as volt-ohm meters, amp meters, leak detectors, calibration equipment and other test equipment used in the refrigeration trade. Calibrates and sets up transmitters, thermostats, and other pneumatic electric controls. Charges systems with proper refrigerants to obtain optimum operating temperatures. Uses charging gauges and charging cylinders to maintain HVAC equipment. Properly reclaims and disposes of all types of refrigerants. Applies principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration such as the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws, the use of refrigerant table. Makes bench performance checks and calibrations to assure that each control segment will be operational as installed. Uses vacuum pumps, halide torches or electronic leak detectors to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; Hours TBD Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic/PD06023A Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: The incumbent may be required to bend, reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods. Frequently works from ladders platforms, high places and cramped spaces. Considerable climbing, walking and stooping is also required for this position. Frequently lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50 lbs. either alone or with others. Incumbent works indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and is exposed to the usual occupational hazards. He/she is required to work in close, extremely hot or cold places and around high voltage electricity. Must work in noisy, dusty and humid places. Notifications: This is a National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) Bargaining Unit position. This position is in the Competitive Service. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• 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.

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

There is no educational substitution at this position.

Contacts

• Address VA Bedford Healthcare System 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730 US
• Name: Tami Sweet
• Phone: 916-213-9783
• Email: [email protected]