This position serve as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics within the Engineering Service at the Birmingham VA Medical Center. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, and repairing all HVAC&R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) equipment and controls.

Duties

Major Duties: The incumbent installs, troubleshoot for malfunctions, repairs (minor and major), tests and performs necessary maintenance on all A/C, refrigeration, heating, (general and medical) vacuum/compressed air systems, water treatment equipment and all auxiliary support systems five separate heating systems. The incumbent utilizes manufacturers recommendations and specification, supervisory instructions (oral, written, and illustrated), a high degree of skill, experience, and manual dexterity to complete maintenance, repair, and test operations of equipment to provide proper operations. Install, repair, modify and adjust the equipment to provide the proper temperature of conditioned space and proper operation of equipment to the buildings. Troubleshoot, install, repair, or modify complex controls such as electronic, pneumatic, thermostatic, temperature sensors, (electro-pneumatic and mechanical) relays, hydraulic capacity, and safety controls using manufacturer's specifications. Performs all duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F (8am - 4:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The incumbent's assignments require considerable physical effort because of the physical size and weight and location of the equipment. The incumbent frequently works from suspended walkways, ladders, scaffolding, and parapets using hoists, chain blocks, lift bars, jacks, and various tools to lift and carry parts weighing up to several hundred pounds, and drift into and out of specific positions and locations while dismantling and reassembling equipment. The incumbent performs his/her duties subject to danger of injury from cuts, burns, electrical shock, falls and sudden extreme temperature changes, frequently works in closed, cramped, damp area, off ladders, scaffolds, suspended walkways, and roofs. In addition, there are the hazards of working in or near areas with patients with communicable diseases, labs, and surgery areas with contaminated matter, and/or equipment. The incumbent must perform his/her work safety so as not to endanger himself/herself, his/her coworkers, patients, or members of the public. The employee will be required to use protective clothing and equipment furnished for his/her safety and the safety of others. Of particular importance is the incumbent's responsibility in the safe handling of any asbestos material. The incumbent shall: (1) Report any apparent asbestos exposure hazard to his/her supervisor. (2) Immediately report all incidents involving a possible exposure to airborne asbestos to his/her supervisor for decontamination. (3) Shall adhere to all VA policies and procedures concerning the control of asbestos. 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. Possess a current/valid EPA Universal Certification. NOTE: You will be required to provide a copy of this certification during an interview. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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 Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]