Employee performs Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (AC&R) mechanic work. Work requires AC&R journeyman level skills and knowledge to make repairs to a variety of AC&R systems. Installs, recognizes the cause of faulty equipment, and repairs, modifies and relocates equipment on special-purpose refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems that are frequently modified to provide specific and critical conditions in laboratories, operating suites, and other special purpose facilities.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include: Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration cycles and processes, heat transfer laws, refrigerant tables, has the ability to calculate air flow and pressure and temperature characteristics for different systems. Maintains, installs and repairs AC&R systems to provide specific and critical climatic conditions throughout the Medical Center. Reviews plans or specifications, determines the size, shape, and location of equipment and installs or plans the installation to meet the conditions of the experiment or test. Obtain technical information, details of problems and determine priorities related to a specific work request. Works with operating engineers' trouble shooting systems utilizing digital building automation systems. Ability to use measuring devices such as amp meters and ohm meter. Installs, recognizes the cause of faulty equipment and makes repairs, modifies and relocates equipment on special purpose AC&R units and systems that are frequently modified to provide specific and critical climactic conditions in throughout the Medical Center. Have experience in pneumatic and electronic controls used in the AC&R industry. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD01448A Physical Requirements: Heaviest weight handled by the employee unassisted will normally be 50 pounds, and with assistance 100 pounds or more. Uses lifting devices or obtains assistance in moving heavy items. Works from ladders, scaffolding and/or platforms where systems are in hard to reach places, requiring employee to work in close quarters or in cramped positions. Work requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate tools when assembling units and replacing defective components, coordination for reading and setting gauges, checking for refrigerant leaks, and adjusting controls, and color discrimination to recognize color code. Work frequently requires stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time. Working Conditions: Works indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks and/or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants, noxious gases, fumes or acids. Employee is exposed to the dangers of moving equipment, energized electric circuits, sharp metal edges, and toxic fumes while performing the duties of the position. Exposure to electrical conductors, moving objects, sharp edges, etc., may occur along with danger to cuts, burns, and respiratory ailments. Typical safety equipment required by the trade includes safety shoes, safety glasses and hard hats.

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. Certification: Technicians who maintain, service, repair or dispose of equipment that could release ozone depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified in accordance with 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F (Section 608 of Clean Air Act). You must hold a technician certification that meets this requirement. 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. 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)Technical 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 West Palm Beach VA Medical Center 7305 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33410 US
• Name: Jordan Davis
• Phone: 8138167155 X100486
• Email: [email protected]