About the Position: This is an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position in the Directorate of Production Engineering.

Duties

Install and repair large climate-controlled systems and direct digital control systems which provide a variety of air conditioning functions. Install and repair large and complex heating units and systems composed of high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment which produce steam and hot water for distribution. Test and make complete repairs on numerous, complex equipment such as superheaters, preheaters, economizers, feed water regulators, pollution control devices, generators, and steam turbines. Dismantle, repair, and reassemble pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, evaporators, etc. by installing and fitting connecting rods, crank shafts, piston rings, bearings, and bushings.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation NACI T1.
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain a Material Handling Equipment (MHE) License.
• Obtain and maintain a Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common duties associated with installing and repairing large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions. Install and repair a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and-air conditioning units and systems, install and repair large and complex heating units and systems composed of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment, and diagnose the cause of faulty air conditioning and heating equipment. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting PHYSICAL EFFORT Incumbent carries and sets up parts and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Required to stand, stoop, stretch, bend, climb, and kneel for prolonged periods while making repairs in hard-to-reach places. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed inside as well as outdoors in different types of weather. Incumbent is subject to frequent temperature changes and is exposed to gas and smoke, dust, scalding water, fumes, cuts, burns, and electrical shock. Protective devices are provided as required.

Contacts

• Address GN-W0MLAA TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk