This position is in the Maintenance & Repair section at the VHA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Facility Maintenance Service. Incumbents will be assigned at the St. Albans CLC Campus as a duty station. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor is responsible for supervising AC Equipment Mechanics, performing and scheduling all necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all HVAC and refrigeration equipment within the Medical Center and other duties as assigned.

Duties

Incumbent is the foreman of the AC Shop, which consists of all duties necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all heating, venting, air conditioning (HV AC) and refrigeration equipment within the Medical Center/ Community Living Center and other duties as assigned. The AC Shop is part of the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service. Incumbent reports directly to the Maintenance and Repair Section Chief and has the Assistant Chief as second level supervisor. He/she has the responsibility for effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all HV AC and refrigeration in the following areas: installs, maintains and repairs (both major and minor) all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment from 1/4-ton systems to 3000-ton systems; equipment types ¼ to 2 HP hermetic compressors, one to forty tons reciprocating compressor and two 600-ton centrifugal compressors; also air and water-cooled condensers, dry and wet-type evaporators, all types of refrigeration equipment including ice machines, freezers, walk-in coolers, expansion valves, condenser water pumps, chilled water pump, cooling tower fans and motor; also air handling units of three pressures (high, medium, and low) ranging from 20-ton capacity to 130-ton, consisting of the following components: dampers, bearings, pulleys, electronic filters, air washers, after-filter, direct expansion coils, chilled water coils and motor with multi-belt sheave and steam grid humidifiers. Incumbent must be CFC certified (Universal) by the EPA as per the Clean Air Act of 1990. The installation, maintenance, and repair of all aforementioned equipment falls within their purview. Responsible for independently diagnosing, planning, and completing projects or work orders involving major systems in the entirety. He/she must show proficiency with the work order system and report on metrics such as preventive maintenance completion, corrective maintenance turnaround time, and adherence to documentation of services standards. Responsible for the implementation of the Safety and Fire Prevention Program within his section. Makes frequent checks to ensure proper compliance with safety procedures such as the use of goggles, gloves, helmets, etc. Checks equipment for unsafe condition. Incumbent must have the ability to use and apply standard formulas, shop mathematics, trade theories, and industry practices in calculating needed materials and problem solving. Ability to disassemble, repair, and rebuild components parts of pumps, pulley, gears, etc. He/she is responsible for determining what service contracts, if any, are required and submitting the contracting package as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). He/she inspects work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with VA guidelines and contract scope. The incumbent has experience as a journeyman air conditioning equipment mechanic. He/she plans extensively on project designs, installation of new equipment, remodeling, new construction, and modernization of systems and equipment. The incumbent reads and understands building plans, blueprints, schematics, technical publications, and maintenance manuals. He/she must be knowledgeable of the National Plumbing Codes and all applicable NFPA Codes. Incumbent has full knowledge of the proper and safe use of all types of power tools, hand tools, and test equipment being used by subordinates. Repair, maintenance, and servicing of commercial and domestic reach-in and walk-in refrigerators; cold-storage and cold-room equipment; freezers, water coolers, dehumidifiers, air conditioning units and systems, ventilating systems, and related equipment. Diagnoses and locates malfunctions; disassembles, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts thermostats, pressurestats, humistats, relays, switches, and other automatic or electronic control devices. Replaces electric motors, belts and pulleys, lubricates moving parts, replaces and/or cleans filters; bleeds systems and reconditions, modifies, and fabricates parts. Installs and relocates equipment. Incumbent supervises the operation of repair and alteration and preventive maintenance to HV AC systems. This work is normally performed by AC mechanics and workers. The work will include repairs and alterations on complex systems which involve a thorough understanding and working

Requirements

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: Ability to Lead or SuperviseMechanicalTechnical CompetenceUse Shop DrawingsVision 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

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Sharon Sawyer
• Phone: 585-305-2679
• Email: [email protected]