The incumbent must be highly skilled with technical knowledge of the more complex refrigeration systems such as large centrifugal and reciprocating air conditioning and commercial refrigeration compressor: 876-ton electrically driven centrifugal chiller (York), 560-ton electrically driven centrifugal chiller (York); 800-ton electrically driven centrifugal chiller (York); 15-ton electrically-driven reciprocating chillers(carrier) and 8 Liebert units ranging from 3-tons to 5-tons.

Duties

The incumbent installs, troubleshoots for malfunctions, repairs (minor and Major), tests and performs necessary maintenance on all NC, refrigeration, heating, (general and medical) vacuum/compressed air systems, water treatment equipment and all auxiliary support systems five separate heating systems. The three building containing offices, communication center, electronic data, processing centers, eleven operating rooms, open heart M/Room, clean rooms, oral surgery suites, surgery suites, cardiac intensive care unit, medical intensive care unit, surgical intensive care unit, blood banks, clinical and research laboratories, retail Canteen Service, Blind Rehabilitation Center, with optical equipment, and numerous other patient-support services. The incumbent utilizes manufacturers recommendations and specifications, supervisory instructions (oral, Written, and illustrated), a high degree of skill, experience, and manual dexterity to complete maintenance, repair, and test operations of equipment to provide proper operations. The incumbent must possess the basic knowledge of theories, principles, and trade standards to install, repair, modify and adjust the equipment to provide the proper temperature of conditioned space and proper operation of equipment to the buildings. Also, the incumbent must have the ability to troubleshoot, install, repairer modify complex controls such as electronic, pneumatic, thermostatic, temperature sensors, (electro- _ pneumatic and mechanical) relays, hydraulic capacity, and safety controls using manufacturer's specifications; skill, knowledge, experience and manual dexterity to complete every aspect of the WG-10 skills. The incumbent must possess a knowledge of and use the (basic and advanced) principles and theories of the refrigeration cycle, temperature measurement, properties of all refrigerants, knowledge of construction and knowledge of operation of a wide variety of (domestic, commercial and industrial) A/C and refrigeration systems utilizing a working journeyman knowledge and skill in several trades such as electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, medical equipment and machinist. The incumbent troubleshoots, repairs, modifies refrigeration equipment used by Dietetic Service, Morgue, Clinical and Research laboratories, Canteen Service, Wards, Medical laboratories located throughout the VAMC. This work is on units such as walk-in coolers and freezers, sub-zero deep freezers, drinking water unit, ice making machines, domestic-type refrigerators, morgue refrigerators, centrifuges, and other commercial-type refrigeration units used throughout the VAMC. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD22241A Physical Requirements: The incumbent's assignments require considerable physical effort because of the physical size and weight and location of the equipment. The incumbent frequently works from suspended walkways, ladders, scaffolding, and parapets using hoists, chain blocks, lift bars, jacks, and various tools to lift and carry parts weighing up to several hundred pounds, and drift into and out of specific positions and locations while dis­ mantling and reassembling equipment.

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233 US
• Name: Edmund Crawford
• Phone: 3474073885
• Email: [email protected]