This position is located at the Wilmington VA Medical Center and is under the direct supervision of the HVAC Supervisor. As an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, the incumbent operates, maintains, installs, modifies, and repairs all facets of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration work.

Duties

Major Duties includes, but is not limited to: The central chiller and air conditioning plant, various other chilled-water and direct-exchange packaged air handling units, digital control systems, and all associated auxiliary equipment (pumps, motors, actuators, etc.). Total environmental packaged systems, such as the main computer and telephone buildings are operated and maintained year-round. Several air handlers provide heating, cooling, humidity, and dehumidification with reheat and heat recovery systems. Particular attention is paid to indoor air quality with different requirements for specific air changes and various percentages of outdoor air. Critical areas, such as isolation rooms, operating rooms, Sterile Processing, and intensive care required specialized and comprehensive care. Air exchanges and positive/negative pressures are maintained with precise instrumentation for measuring and adjusting air flows with an alarm system monitoring same. Incumbent must be capable of installing, adjusting, calibrating, replacing, and repairing this type of instrumentation. Operates, maintains, and repairs HVAC Building Automation Systems. These systems include various primary and secondary controllers located all over campus. Incumbent must be capable of programming changes and repairs via writing code and logic functions, installing and checking analog and digital inputs/outputs, setting up parameters and following data file charts. This includes calibration of many sensors and alarm set points. Daily monitoring of the various systems is performed. The central HVAC plants require the testing and treating of various waters. A comprehensive water testing and treatment program for microbial and biological forms is performed daily. Operates both centralized and decentralized, multiple zone HVAC systems; monitors gauges, documents accurate written logs daily (and hourly, if necessary), records pertinent data concerning various systems on pressures, temperatures, etc.; starts and stops HVAC system as needed to maintain a comfort level while utilizing energy conservation. Incumbent must be capable of safely operating all equipment manually when issues prevent automatic operation. Performs troubleshooting, installation, repair, predictive/preventive maintenance on various equipment such as, but not limited to, pneumatic and digital controls, pumps, fans, motors, dampers, actuators, C.A.V. and V.A.V. terminal boxes, air compressors, air driers, regulators, thermostats, humidistats, sensors, valves, humidity devices, filters, ductwork, compressors and other refrigeration parts, chillers, split A/C systems, and smaller boilers. All work is performed in accordance with ASRAE, ASA, federal, state and local standards and codes. Performs troubleshooting, installation, repair, predictive/preventive maintenance on various industrial/commercial/residential equipment such as, but not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, ice-making machines, air driers, split A/C systems, window A/C units, water fountains/bottle-fillers, beverage dispensing machines, and refrigerated display cases. Properly uses and maintains recover/recycling equipment on all refrigeration systems in compliance with SPA, Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00p.m. OR Friday -Monday 10am to 8:30pm (Positions can be filled at either time slot) Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD01908A Physical Requirements: The work involves walking, standing, bending, climbing or crawling, and is often performed in tiring positions. Work also involves carrying and lifting of equipment, parts, and tools. Some work is required from a ladder or scaffolding.

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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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 Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 US
• Name: Rhonda Williams
• Email: [email protected]