Applications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as 23-SSB-12314146-ST-DS which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/ This is a Term Appointment, initial appointment is not to exceed 13 months. Term Appointments may be extended up to a total of 4 years.

Duties

This job opportunity is for an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic and is located in the Operations and Maintenance Unit, Support Services Branch, at the National Processing Center (NPC), U.S. Bureau of the Census located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This unit is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the buildings of the National Processing Center. This position is included in the bargaining unit. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The individual selected for this position will: Install, maintain, and repair electrical and pneumatic control systems on air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating and firing equipment while assuring safe operating conditions, safety for occupants, security of property and personnel and compliance with energy conservation matters. Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment to determine cause of malfunction and extent of repair required, coordinate, and consult with technical and professional personnel on matters involving technical operating specifications. Install necessary fixture control equipment of various voltages, run lines, make necessary connections, install conduit, and pull wires (normally from service switch on), make splices, solder connections and test completed work to assure proper operation. Maintain and repair various types of installed refrigeration units, including both domestic and commercial refrigerators, water coolers, ice machines, and installed ventilating and air conditioning equipment by installing or repairing valves, steam lines, fittings, steam traps, strainers, radiators, pressure gauges, gaskets, pump parts, etc. Inspect and test system for leaks and proper operation. Perform preventative maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment totaling approximately 2530 tons, including window units, 5- and 30-ton package, multiple chilled water circulating, and direct expansion coil central types of 15-to-150-ton capacity with heating and air conditioning operating, and 120-ton air conditioning and heating at FOB. Perform other related duties as assigned, including serve as occasional relief for Boiler Plant Operator, operate Forklift and load/unload trucks as needed, maintain inventory (including make, model, and other identifiers as well as quantity on hand) of parts/supplies/equipment used in the work, diagnose source of trouble on steam lines and related equipment and make needed repairs. Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday. Hours will range between 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. An Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) OR four 10-hour days will be offered at a later time, after completion of required training. Alternate Work Schedule is an 80-hour biweekly basic work requirement that is scheduled in less than 10 days; i.e., eight 9-hour days/nights, one 8-hour day/night, and one day off. Positions may include evening or weekend work, hours will vary.

Requirements

Qualifications

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). 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Processing Center 1201 East 10th Street Jeffersonville, IN 47132 US
• Name: Deborah Santana
• Phone: 812-218-2604
• Email: [email protected]