This position is located at VA Medical Center Iron Mountain, Michigan, Engineering Service, Maintenance & Repair Section. This position does corrective and preventive maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems and associated equipment. The refrigeration equipment consists of walk-in coolers, freezers and similar equipment. Daily checks are made for maintenance and minor repairs associated with the equipment.

Duties

This position is located al VA Medical Center Iron Mountain, Michigan, Engineering Service, Maintenance & Repair Section. Major Duties: Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on air conditioning and Heating and ventilation equipment and systems. Monitor, control, and troubleshoot Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals to install, troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment and systems. Troubleshoot electrical and various electronic equipment. Work with Medical Gases, compressed air and vacuum systems, along with compressed air and gas delivery systems and equipment. Maintenance and repair of the pneumatic tube system Work with heat exchangers, reheat and cooling piping, pumps, and delivery systems. Work with Steam delivery components and systems Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on refrigeration units, walk in coolers and freezers, ice machines and similar. Use HVAC specific meters, gauges, and analyzer tools and equipment to properly install and perform maintenance on HVAC equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Primary Shift- 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (other shifts may be required for short durations) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/23543A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Maybe authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/13/2023. 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 eligible(s) are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 Oscar G Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility 325 East H Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 US
• Name: Cosby Johnson
• Phone: 515-323-7575 X3239
• Email: [email protected]