This position is located In the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration. (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6), Durham VA Medical Center, Engineering Service, Operations Unit, Durham, North Carolina,

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Maintains, repairs, installs and modifies complex heating, ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems; maintaining, repairing, installing and modifying refrigerated storage equipment. Operates, maintains and modifies the highly complex Siemens Apogee computerized central environmental monitoring control system to optimize efficiency and energy-savings while maintaining environmental functions, i.e., temperature, humidity and ventilation at proper levels for patient care. Troubleshoot, diagnose, replace, repair and evaluate the HVAC systems and its subsystems and components by use of the laptop computer, multi-meters, airflow and static pressure measuring instruments, logic diagrams, as built electronic control drawings, electronic schematic and manufactures literature. Performs maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and repairs of domestic and commercial refrigeration equipment systems such as walk-in cooler, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, ultra-low freezers, water coolers. Installs air dryers, pressure reducing valves and pneumatic controls; must be able to test, evaluate, service ad calibrate air conditioning systems, vacuum pumps, air compressors, medical air compressors and air cleaners. Responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, or modification of medical and dietetic refrigerators, walk-in-coolers, cold tables, ice stations and ultra low temperature lab freezers. Lay out, fabricate and installs sheet metal and ductwork for a variety of air conditioning, heating and ventilating applications. Maintains and repairs the medical air and medical vacuum systems, including vacuum pumps, air compressors, piping, etc. in accordance with applicable regulations and policies. Repair, modify, program, troubleshoot, and adjust highly complex systems of electronic sensing and control such as centralized Environment Monitoring and Control Systems (EMCS) that use special purpose, dedicated computers to store operating parameters and initiate adjustments. Perform data and processing units conversion, troubleshoot using Boolean algebra to construct truth tables and logic equations for analysis of logic circuits and program simple test instructions in the PPCL language at the front end of workstation or laptop at the field level network panel or floor level controller to check out particular circuits or functions. "This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI." Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic--Critical Skills Incentive Authorized--/PD063310 and PD06331A Critical Skills Incentive: Authorized (15% of base salary) Physical Requirements: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holder and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers and chillers. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems works on are frequently in hard-to-reach-placed; therefore frequently stretching, bending and kneeling long period of time.

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: MaterialsShop PracticesTroubleshootingUse Prints and Drawings 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 Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: Anisha Trice
• Phone: (804)675-5000 X8942
• Email: [email protected]