Hourly Salary Range: $34.23 - $39.94 The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, repair, and modify large/complex heating (includes heating boilers and single and multiple fuel power boilers), ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and support equipment including mechanical system controls and distribution lines.

Duties

Use specialized test equipment to troubleshoot single and multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment, such as water treatment systems, chemical dispensers, electrostatic precipitators, bag houses and ash removal equipment, and wet particulate scrubbers. Install AC units used to condition the air in warehouses, shops, hangars, hospitals, and large office buildings including areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, computer rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, and other areas with sensitive equipment. Install, modify, overhaul, repair, and maintain a variety of complex heating boilers and/or heating systems, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Perform essential electrical work incidental to the maintenance and operation of HVAC/R systems.Trace control systems for loose wiring or connections, checks operation of controls with meters and test lights. Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders.Review work order requirements reflecting systems, parts, and assemblies to be repaired, modified, or installed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service. See Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical before entrance on duty, unless otherwise exempt.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments is required
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Will be required to train/guide lower graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for General Maintenance And Operations Work. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. 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 toinstall, maintain, repair, and modify large/complex heating (includes heating boilers and single and multiple fuel power boilers), ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and support equipment including mechanical system controls and distribution lines. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to do the work of Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out Element) 2. Skill in dismantling, repairing and reassembling heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and support equipment. 3. Knowledge of technical practices associated with the maintenance mechanic (HVAC/R) trade. 4. Ability to use of measuring instruments and maintaining tools and equipment and troubleshooting techniques to diagnose malfunctions. 5. Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, sketches, and specifications associated with the maintenance mechanic (HVAC/R) trade. 6. Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators to include balancing, aligning, and maintaining turbines, pumps, generators, and ash shredding equipment and preheaters; and troubleshooting complex problems on large projects; and applying prescribed test procedures. 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. Physical Effort: The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required. Working Conditions: The employee works indoors and outdoors on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Occasionally works outside on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to possible burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions, follows prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard-toe shoes, respirators, hard hats, and fire-retardant gloves.

Contacts

• Address Luke AFB 7383 N Litchfield Road Luke AFB, AZ 85309 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]