Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Key element of Fort Liberty Garrison with oversight of installation infrastructure and maintenance.

Duties

Install, maintain, and repairs a wide range of commercial and industrial air conditioning equipment in a variety of environments including barracks, administration areas, medical facilities and arms rooms. Troubleshoot, and repairs a variety of heating equipment including gas- and oil-fueled boilers, heat pumps, steam, and medium and high temperature converters. Requires knowledge of large commercial and industrial air conditioning equipment, the refrigerant cycle, circuits and controls. Install and repair pumps. Performs preventative maintenance. Drives various vehicles to transport self, supplies, and other employees throughout the installation and on public roads.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain Universal (types I, II, and III) Certification as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. - I have the ability to perform common duties as appropriate. I can perform tasks such as checking for proper temperature of conditioned spaces, proper operation of different parts of refrigeration systems, proper oil levels, unusual noises, loose connections, and faulty insulation; applying prescribed testing procedures and equipment; and exploring probable reasons for equipment failure; performing complete system repairs such as dismantling, repairing and reassembling units such as pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. Physical Effort - Employee is frequently required to handle and carry tools and equipment that weight over 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Maneuvers large equipment into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Hoists, holders 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 worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending and kneeling are frequently for long periods of time. Working Conditions - Much of this work is performed outside with exposure to temperature extremes common to this area. Some work performed indoors and in mechanical rooms. The employee will be required to work in mechanical rooms, on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces subject to temperature extremes, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to cuts, burns, electrical shocks and respiratory ailments. Employee uses/wears any safety equipment or other items required and provided by the employer.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address DN-APF-W0U3AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LIBERTY DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]