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. About the Position: The incumbent performs a variety of duties involved with the installation, trouble shooting, repair, relocating, overhaul and modification of various special-purpose Heating Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) units and systems.

Duties

Installs, repairs and maintains Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems which frequently must be modified to meet specific and critical conditions in laboratories and other experimental and test activities. Dismantles, repairs and reassembles units such as compressors, pumps, valves, fans and bearings. Operates, adjusts and repairs HVAC and refrigeration systems which are controlled by computer-based systems. Installs, repairs, and maintains large, complex, high- and low-pressure heat exchangers having a great variety of complicated components, parts, and auxiliary equipment. Traces and locates equipment failures, determines the repairs needed, and repairs or replaces auxiliary components such as motors, bearings, alarms, safety devices, boosters, and generators.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires incumbent to hold an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Technician Certification prior to employment.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position normally includes repairing a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration or air conditioning units and systems and performing work from oral instruction and work orders. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Physical Effort Moderate to strong physical effort required due to the size of the equipment involved. Mechanic frequently lifts, carries, sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally heavier weights. Often makes repairs for ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and hard-to-reach places requiring bending, kneeling and stooping. Work Conditions Occasionally required to work outside in all kinds of weather. There is frequently exposure to dirt, dust, grease, noise, odor, smoke, possibility of toxic fumes. Protective clothing or devices, including uncomfortable respirators or masks are occasionally required.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address DB-APF-W038AA US ARMY SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER DO NOT MAIL Natick, MA 01760 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk