You will serve as an AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the Public Works Department of NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH.

Duties

You will install, repair, inspect, operate, maintain and service specialized heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment systems. You will maintain environmental control systems to include thermostats, humidistats, relays, pre-coolers, heat exchangers, etc. You will use all trade tools and test equipment and instruments including, voltage, amperage, and ohm meters, electronic refrigerant leak detectors, micron vacuum analyzers and pumps, electronic temperature gauges, capacitor analyzers, etc. You will read blueprints, complex drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, manufacturing specifications and technical materials. You will erect, operate, maintain, service and repair environmental test chambers to include chilled water air conditioning systems, direct expansion systems and large centrifugal water-cooled condensing You will maintain and test water treatment chemical equipment (conductivity controllers and chemical feed pumps). You will calculate air flow, and the pressure temperature characteristics for different systems in order to locate and repair faulty equipment swiftly and to reduce inoperative time to minimum. You will ensure associated piping systems, access doors, valves are operable and kept clean and free of obstructions You will ensure all components for A/C Equipment are properly maintained. You will perform modifications and tests on controls.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Confined Space Safety, Backflow Prevention, and Refrigerant Recovery certification.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CPR certification.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.013913
• Shift work may be required, and may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: This selective placement factor will be used to screen out ineligible candidates: Applicant must possess a Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification (includes completion of 608 cert exam) issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. You must attach a copy of this certification to your application package to be considered for the position. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Diagnose, maintain, modify, and repair heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical equipment in direct support of 24/7 operations while minimizing and coordinating any potential downtimes; 2) Utilize Direct Digital Control Systems to monitor, trouble shoot, and analyze HVAC systems; and 3) Calculate, configure, and connect electrical circuits consistent with national and local electrical codes and safety standards in direct support of facility requirements in a time efficient manner; and 4) Follows safety procedures and practices when repairing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH 1001 North St SE 208 Washington, DC 20020 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]