Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, and repair a variety of domestic heating equipment and systems and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units.

Duties

Installs, repairs, and maintains a variety of uncomplicated heating equipment and systems that do not have complex maintenance requirements Assists boiler plant mechanics in installing, modifying, testing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, such as power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution-controlled equipment Repairs and maintains a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems used to condition areas and to cool equipment Performs routine preventative maintenance on heating systems and refrigeration and air conditioning units. Uses and maintains tools and equipment Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA
• This is a Testing Designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing
• Leave accrual may or may not be authorized upon request

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the standard methods of combustion, heat transfer principles, and fuel characteristics to install, repair, and maintain heating boilers and domestic heating units and systems; the principle of theories of the refrigeration cycle, temperature measurement, and properties of several refrigerants; pneumatics, electricity, and basic electronics to locate faults in temperature controls and control devices, such as damper motors, mixing valves, and modulating motors Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation Skill in performing routine maintenance on small electric motors, feed pumps, and valves, including replacing brushes, seals, bearings, and repacking valves; servicing power sources and replacing items such as belts, fans, and fuses; installing, aligning, adjusting, and repairing oil, gas, and coal burners and other burning mechanisms as well as heating boiler components; making repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems, including replacing major portions of assigned systems Skill in reading and applying work orders, blueprints, sketches, and other oral and written instructions Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and a variety of test equipment Ability to use shop mathematics to compute fuel consumption rates, heat generating units, and air-to-fuel ratios and conversions PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, and occasional stooping and stretching. Occasionally works from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms and may perform strenuous work while standing, sitting, or lying. Frequently lifts, carries, and handles tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and, occasionally, items weighing more with assistance of material lifting devices or other workers. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is usually performed indoors on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to dust, dirt, chemicals, heat, steam, noise, and unpleasant odors. Occasionally, services equipment outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Employee is continually exposed to burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Exposed to repeated, prolonged, or concentrated amounts of refrigerants. Frequently is subject to sudden temperature changes. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions, follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment, such as safety glasses, hard-toe shoes, respirators, hard hats, and fire retardant gloves. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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 Nellis AFB 4475 England Avenue Ste 137 Nellis AFB, NV 89191 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]