The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Mechanic completes necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all HVAC and refrigeration equipment within the Medical Center including 12 offsite locations.

Duties

The major duties of this position include but are not limited to: The Incumbent performs all necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all HVAC and refrigeration equipment within the Medical Center, 12 offsite locations, and other duties as assigned. Installs equipment; recognizes the cause of faulty equipment; and repairs, modifies, and relocates equipment on various special-purpose air conditioning units and systems that are frequently modified to provide specific and critical climatic conditions. The incumbent modifies and balances various elements of systems that are designed to meet a wide variety of extreme and critical conditions. Plans and lays out construction, repair and overhaul work on equipment systems in order to meet a variety of critical requirements. The incumbent plans and conducts specialized and precise tests of motors or engines in a test chamber during experiments under unique conditions that require the mechanic to satisfy specific test specifications by determining the size, shape and location of close fitting ducts and installing or planning their installation in a manner that directs heat and exhaust outside the test chamber without affecting the critical conditions; and by satisfying similar test requirements. The incumbent determines the size, shape, and location of icing spray frames and installs or plans their installation to meet the conditions of external icing experiments or tests that require the direction of moisture on critical parts of equipment that are being tested. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD91334A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/18/2023. 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 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Strenuous physical effort is required while dismantling and reassembling equipment. The incumbent frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolding, etc., where parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places. Stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are commonly encountered for long periods. Hand dexterity is a critical requirement in completing most tasks.

Education

Must be CFC certified (Universal) by the EPA as per the Clean Air Act of 1990. Incumbent must have Journeyman or higher-level skillset in the HVAC trade. You must upload this certificate to be found eligible for referral to the hiring manager.

Contacts

• Address Cincinnati VA Medical Center 3200 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 US
• Name: Ashleigh Cox
• Email: [email protected]