This Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is within the Facilities Management Service at the Bedford VA Healthcare system, located in Bedford, MA. It is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of all refrigeration, air conditioning and air handling equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to: Fabricates duct work from sheet metal for modifications, installation or repair of air conditioning duct systems; Installs and maintains HVAC equipment and/or components (such as: ultra-low freezers, split systems, tubing, valves, fittings and casting); Plans, designs, installs, repairs and troubleshoots HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and exhaust systems; Maintains current inventory of parts, hardware, refrigerant, and other products and notifying supervisor when reordering is needed; Utilizes schematics, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, oral and written instructions while conforming to safe efficient working practices; Calibrates and sets up transmitters, thermostats, and other pneumatic electric controls; Charges systems with proper refrigerants to obtain optimum operating temperatures; Uses vacuum pumps, halide torches or electronic leak detectors to troubleshoot and repair equipment; Reclaims and disposes all types of refrigerant; Applies principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration such as the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws, the use of refrigerant table; and Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, tour of duty to be discussed during the interview process. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD6023A Notifications: This position is in the Competitive Service. This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate. Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• 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.
• Selected applicants may be required to complete physical evaluation.

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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment Certification Requirement (Screen-Out): In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are ineligible for further consideration. 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. Physical Efforts: The incumbent may be required to bend, reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods. Frequently works from ladder platforms, high places and cramped spaces. Considerable climbing, walking and stooping is also required for this position. Frequently lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50 lbs. either alone or with others. Working Conditions: Incumbent works indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and is exposed to the usual occupational hazards. He/she is required to work in close, extremely hot or cold places and around high voltage electricity. Must work in noisy, dusty and humid places.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Bedford Healthcare System 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730 US
• Name: Samantha Roberts
• Phone: 612-978-6318
• Email: [email protected]