The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is under the Operations Section of Facilities Management Service at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. Incumbent installs, troubleshoots, and makes repairs on various refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems such as walk-in coolers, refrigerators, ice machines, freezers, evaporating fans, window air conditioning units and similar equipment.

Duties

Major Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Installs, troubleshoots, and makes repairs on various refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems such as walk-in coolers, refrigerators, ice machines, freezers, evaporating fans, window air conditioning · units and similar equipment. Assists higher graded mechanics on larger or more complex systems or equipment. Maintenance and repair of HVAC systems and all components, refrigerators, ice machines, walk in boxes, freezers, fan coil units, and pumps throughout the facility. The work includes both repair and preventive maintenance. Uses materials called for in work orders and schematic drawings, or obtains replacement parts, such as switches, controls, expansion valves, hot/cold water valves, VAV's, pumps, and thermostats. Routine repair and maintenance duties are accomplished independently; if unusual problems arise, or if installation or repair of unfamiliar or complex industrial HVAC systems is assigned, a supervisor or higher-grade worker provides advice and checks to see that completed work meets requirements. Maintains a level of communication with the supervisor or other shop personnel keeping the supervisory or higher-level employee informed concerning project status, materials and tools-needed to complete an assigned task/project. Incumbent selects tools, decides on methods and techniques to use, and carries out the work with minimal review during its progress. blocking out the photo when uploading the driver's license Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm. Hours may change due to Agency need Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD078030 Physical Requirements: The work requires carrying of equipment, tools, and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 lbs. Most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines and duct work. The incumbent is required to stop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions; and make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Working Conditions: Most of the work is usually performed inside, but the incumbent is frequently subject to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment such as walk in freezer units. He/She is occasionally subject to cuts, burns, electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments; and exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases that may cause toxic effects on eyes, skin, and internal organs.

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. EPA CERTIFICATION: In accordance with 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, EPA, people working in this type of position must have and maintain proper EPA Certifications for working with refrigerants. You must have these EPA Certification Types I, II and III in order to meet the requirements of this position. 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 Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Abdul Turay
• Phone: 919-286-0411 X178628
• Email: [email protected]