You will serve as a AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADER in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.

Duties

You will lead a group of trade and craft employees who perform a full range of work on large, complex heating, ventilation; air conditioning, and refrigeration systems for commercial/industrial size systems. You will instruct the team on work requirements, procedures, deadlines and safety and demonstrate proper work methods. You will answer employee questions related to procedures, policies and instructions and provide updates to the supervisor on work progress and operations. You will examine, diagnose and repair HVAC systems including direct digital control systems, compressors, evaporators, condensers, bearings, etc. You will test for refrigerant leaks and use a refrigerant recovery/recycling station, to Environmental Protections Agency standards to safely reclaim, recycle and store the refrigerant before repairs can be made. You will conduct examination of equipment components by applying prescribed test procedures and equipment and by exploration of probable reasons for equipment failure, using all trade tools, test equipment and instruments.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CFC/HFC certification (universal) certification as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE: 1) Guiding team members during the installation, dismantling, modification, testing and repair of commercial, industrial, and residential refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; 2) Troubleshooting malfunctions by applying prescribed test procedures and equipment; 3) Practicing the use of layout techniques and safety instructions of the air conditioning and refrigeration trade. **NOTE** This information must be clearly supported in your resume. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC NORTHWEST 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]