Performs maintenance and repair, installation and modifications to a wide variety of highly complex and sophisticated heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems.

Duties

Heat pumps, electric strip heaters, steam preheat and reheat units, hot water converters, hot water heating units and controls. Exhaust fans, fresh air fans, mixing boxes, duct work and associated controls. Computer controlled variable volume air handlers, economizers, specialized computer room air conditioners, window air conditioners, chillers, compressors, chilled water pumps, pneumatic controls, electrical controls, electronic controls and computerized air conditioning (AC) controls. Walk-in freezers, coolers, plasma freezers, lab refrigerators, household refrigerators, reach-in freezers, ice machines, water coolers and refrigeration controls, monitors and alarms. Pneumatic, electrical, electronic and computerized control equipment and systems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD03011A Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Works requires frequently lifting, carrying or otherwise handling items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally required to handle items greater than 18 kilograms. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. Works in a sitting position for extended periods. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping are required. Occasionally, climbing and work in high places as well as crawling may be required. Subject to working on hot systems as well as those subject to confined spaces. Generally, performs assigned tasks in well lighted and ventilated locations, but is often exposed to extreme heat when working in enclosed equipment rooms or near steam or hot water piping or extreme cold when working outside or in air plenums. Often works in noisy, damp, dirty or cramped areas. Often works from ladders or scaffolds. Is subject to cuts, abrasions, and bums while using trade tools and equipment. While performing work which requires the installation and/or removal of insulating materials which frequently create airborne dust particles, the incumbent will be required to wear respiratory safety devices or other protective apparel which are restrictive and uncomfortable.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Pre-employment physical is 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 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 Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 US
• Name: Cynthia Rowe
• Phone: 717-205-7996
• Email: [email protected]