Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair, and modify large/complex systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulating.

Duties

- The employee repairs and maintains a variety of large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions. - Plans, lays out, and installs a variety of large complex commercial and industrial systems and supporting equipment used to condition air in warehouses, shops, hangars, hospitals, and large office buildings. - Troubleshoots a variety of large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems and supporting equipment. - Utilizes established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
• Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods.
• In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of an AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration and properties of refrigerants. 2. Knowledge of the construction and operation of a variety of large commercial and complex industrial systems. 3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators. 5. Skill in maintaining difficult balances of a variety of refrigerant controls and complicated motor controls. Skill in troubleshooting complex problems on large projects applying prescribed test procedures and equipment. 6. Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and a variety of test equipment. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blueprint reading). PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst 2903 McGuire Blvd JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]