The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is located within the Engineering Service. The incumbent performs extensive control work such as checking, troubleshooting, adjusting, modifying and relocating pneumatic, electric and electronic controls, HVAC systems and components, refrigeration systems and components, pump and piping systems necessary to maintain the Medical Center and its diverse equipment.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until February 15, 2024. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. The first cut-off will be December 06, 2023, and bi-weekly thereafter. As the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, the incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Universal Technician Certification at all time of his/her employment. The incumbent's duties will include, but are not limited to: Diagnose, repair, and make alterations on the air handling equipment, air duct system, chilled water system, pumps, refrigeration, condensate water system, air conditioning controls, makeup water system, condensate drain system, cooling tower facilities, and all types of refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Basic computer skills in order to operate a building management system, monitoring and controlling all types of Utility Systems. Work with refrigeration systems and all related components and the tools of the trade including compound gauges, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, oxygen/acetylene torches etc. Read and interpret blueprints and drawings in order to properly diagnose and troubleshoot related problems. Work with electrical metering equipment in order to troubleshoot controls and HVAC equipment. Calculate the cubic feet of an area and measuring air flow in order to determine air changes per hour and know the relationship between positive and negative air flow. ***Incumbent must possess and maintain Universal Technician Certification throughout employment. *** A legible copy must be submitted with application.

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

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)Problem SolvingTeamworkTechnical CompetenceTroubleshooting 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 Lexington VA Health Care System 2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY 40511 US
• Name: Crystal Conley
• Phone: 901-288-8689
• Email: [email protected]