This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC), in the Utility Section of Facility Management Service. The purpose of this position is to perform and lead work installing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, or relocating equipment on various special-purpose air conditioning units and systems on the Salem VA.

Duties

Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, or relocate equipment on various special-purpose air conditioning units and systems on the Salem VA station. Serve as a working leader over a number of employees performing as Air Conditioning Equipment Operators and Mechanics. Utilize complex test equipment to accurately diagnose various mechanical, electrical and HVAC issues with facilities equipment and performing calibrations as necessary to application VA, national and international standards. Control and/or make adjustments to the HVAC systems including troubleshooting and replacing failed equipment. Pass on to other workers instructions received from the Supervisor, starts work by assigning the immediate tasks to individual members of the work group. Ensure needed plans, material, blueprints and tools are available from multiple locations and/or computer programs. Check on work in progress, for compliance with procedures and regulations, and makes sure deadlines and schedules are met. Answer workers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and demonstrates proper work methods. Provide information to the supervisor on the progress of work, causes of delays and the overall status of work operations and problems. Assure all tools and equipment are used properly and safely and housekeeping rules are adhered to. Perform complex balancing of systems to provide specific temperature and humidity to critical climate conditions in different locations, such as laboratories, operating rooms, nuclear medicine labs, computer rooms, ICU and CCU areas, morgue coolers, walk-in boxes, blood banks, clinics, offices and wards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Must have the Flexibility to work outside the normal tour of duty which may include weekends and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD022950

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. 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 Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153 US
• Name: Andrew Larrison
• Phone: 7192819052
• Email: [email protected]