This position is located in the Maintenance & Operations, Engineering Service and performs a wide range of work involving installing and recognizing the cause of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and making repairs. Open Continuous Announcement Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Qualified applications will be forwarded to Hiring Managers upon request, based on need. This process continues throughout the announcement period as vacancies become available.

Duties

The purpose of the position is to perform a wide range of work involving installing and recognizing the cause of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulating. Major Duties: Identifies faulty equipment causes and makes repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions. Installing and fitting connecting rods, crank shafts, piston rings, bearings, and bushings. Makes repairs on large equipment. Examines equipment components visually and audibly for the probability of leaks. Explores probable reasons for equipment failure. Plans testing procedures. Checks out refrigeration cycle of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements as those that control low side and high side pressure. Calculates airflow and pressure-temperature. Determines proper kind and type of parts and equipment needed. Performs prescribed test procedures. Locates and repairs faulty equipment swiftly. Uses tools and equipment to install, maintain and monitor HVAC systems and components. Determines materials, parts, tools and equipment required to complete repairs. Work Schedule: Multiple (Potential for any day, potential for all shifts) Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD11121A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Reminder: Address any related skill sets in your resume/application, describe skill level in great detail. 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. Skill and Knowledge Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration such as the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws, the use of refrigerant tables; and ability to calculate airflow, and the pressure temperature characteristics for the different systems in order to locate and repair faulty equipment swiftly, reduce inoperative time to a minimum, locate trouble before dismantling, and make repairs which insure proper functioning after assembly. Knowledge of a variety of compressors such as gear, reciprocating, centrifugal, or rotary pump, and a variety of refrigerant controls such as those with low and high pressure side floats, automatic thermostatic expansion valves, capillary or choke types, and those based on volume or quantity changes. A variety of complicated motor controls are also used such as hermetically sealed motors and pressure controls, thermostatic motor controls (remote and double remote), full and semi-automatic defrosting controls, relays, and other controls to protect against overload or overheating. Various types of power sources are used with various combinations or pulleys, belts, horse power capacity, and tensioners in order to troubleshoot malfunctions that are extremely difficult to locate. 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: The work requires carrying of equipment, tools and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines and duct work. The incumbent is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Most of the work is usually performed inside, but the incumbent is frequently subject to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment such as walk-in freezer units. Occasionally subjected to cuts, burns, electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments; and exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases that may cause toxic effects on eyes, skin, and internal organs. There is an occasional requirement to work outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705 US
• Name: Lisa Maddox
• Phone: 608-256-1901 X18603
• Email: [email protected]