The James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is larger than just a single facility, but rather a system of facilities throughout Northeastern Illinois which provide medical care and dental services to U.S. Military Veterans, Recruits, Active Duty and eligible beneficiaries. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the A/C equipment, and other related duties as directed, used at this facility.

Duties

Major Duties: Installs, maintains, exchanges and cleans air conditioning units. Maintains and repairs various types of centralized, multiple-zone air conditioning systems using manufacturers' instructions, blueprints and diagrams. Installs, adjusts, and repairs pneumatic controls used to control refrigeration, air conditioning and humidity systems, using manufacturers' instructions and schematics. Installs, leak tests and insulates refrigeration lines and control lines used on air conditioning and refrigeration systems using proper solder and soldering equipment, leak detectors, meters and insulating materials. Incumbent installs compressors, various valves, evaporators, air dryers, electrical components, filter dryers and all refrigeration related parts. Maintains and repairs central and portable domestic cold water systems using his ability to troubleshoot and repair refrigeration systems, pumping systems and filter systems. Maintains and repairs various types of ice making equipment using schematic drawings, manufacturers' instructions, volt-ohm meters and leak detectors. Independently troubleshoots, maintains and repairs all domestic and commercial type refrigerators and freezers, using manufacturers' instructions, blueprints and wiring diagrams plans time required to repair and place materials on order as needed Performs preventive maintenance on air conditioning systems (such Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 07:00am-3:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic/PD21201A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

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, RepairInterpersonal SkillsPlan and organize workTechnical Competence 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Contacts

• Address Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 US
• Name: Brianna Turner
• Phone: 708-904-8377
• Email: [email protected]