You will serve as an AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the PUBLIC WORKS of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will interpret drawings, manufacturer manuals, or work instructions to determine parts or equipment needed to repair air conditioning systems. You will inspect commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment for condition and operation. You will calibrate and balance water flow for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to obtain optimum heating and cooling performance. You will conduct research and inspect heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to determine cost effective repair solutions.

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 possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CPR certification.
• You will be required to possess a Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification (includes completion of 608 cert exam) issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Mechanic must be able to become certified in Confined Space Safety, Backflow Prevention, and Refrigerant Recovery.

Qualifications

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. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: Applicants must possess a Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification. You must attach a copy of this certification to your application package or you will be rated ineligible. 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) Working from blueprints, oral instructions, and work orders to plan and lay out work; 2) Installing and repairing a variety HVAC systems; and 3) Retro-fitting systems to use new refrigerants. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. 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. Physical Demands: Systems are large and heavy and require setting up motors, compressors, and associated equipment in place. The mechanic makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and ground level; and stoop, stretch, bend, and kneel for long periods. The work requires frequent carrying and setting-up of parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally may lift items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: The incumbent works both inside and outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, helmets, googles, respirators, etc. may be required to be worn when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants during regular maintenance and repair or when making emergency repairs. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of the job and do not meet criteria for compensation by environmental or hazard pay.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC SOUTHWEST 750 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA 92132 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]