As a journeyman Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic assigned to Engineering Service at the Orlando VA Medical Center, Orlando, Florida, responsible to perform overhaul, installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of various types of air conditioning equipment which is characterized by moderate complexity of design, construction, and function performing schedule preventive maintenance inspections, systematic troubleshooting.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, systematic troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of various sizes and types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and system components. Repair, install and modify all types of air conditioning, heat and ventilation duct work. Install, maintain and repair tubing valves, fittings, castings, and equipment by welding, brazing, soldering and flaring. Examine equipment for damage and replace parts if needed. Construct dust barriers and/or block off areas as needed. Assist other maintenance personnel with similar trade assignments. Able to use standard tools and specialized test equipment such as Probe multimeter, volt ohm meter, charging manifold, sling psychrometer, psychometric chart, belt gauge, torch and soldering materials. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday, 7:00am-3:30pm, 3:00pm-11:30pm or 11:00pm-7:30am Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioner Equipment Mechanic/PD06311A Physical Requirements: Must be physically fit as work involves lifting, pulling, climbing, crawling, working with hands over head, working in confined areas, and using arm and back muscles in tightening of connections. Must have ability to be on feet for long periods either standing, walking, working off ladder, or staging materials, and lift equipment weighing 60 pounds and over.

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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting 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 Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Shannon Robbins
• Phone: 6159833252
• Email: [email protected]