About the Position: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Directorate of Public Works, performing full range of work involved in the installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, operation and servicing of integrated industrial and laboratory reach-in and walk-in refrigeration systems located at the Hanover Research site.

Duties

Installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of integrated industrial and laboratory reach-in and walk-in refrigerators; cold room equipment. Installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing multi-stage, turbine-type freon-brine refrigeration system; a recirculating ammonia central refrigeration system. Installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing low temperature cascade systems; a two pipe high pressure HVAC system; freezers; water coolers, dehumidifiers, compressed air systems. Installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing lair-conditioning units and systems, heat pumps; brine pumps; and other related equipment. Provide support to engineering/scientific research projects - Fabricate, modify, install prototype refrigeration and electrical control systems and develop functional design solutions to operating problems. Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to ensure efficiency, reliability, and safe operation of equipment. Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials and by-products safely. Wear proper protective clothing and equipment to handle hazardous materials Safely operate refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment and annual physical examinations.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Emergency/Irregular/Shift - on call work schedule.
• Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• Business travel up to 25% of the time.
• Operators may be required to alternate working hours on all shifts to include weekdays and weekends as well as rotating shifts.
• Secret security clearance required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common air conditioning jobs, such as operating large capacity chillers (compressors) or absorbers that perform various functions such as heating, humidification, dehumidification, and filtration, in addition to cooling; performing minor repairs on air conditioning units; and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings, water flow charts, and specifications regarding servicing and operation of the refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. I work under normal supervision, tasks are observed in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. 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 Physical Effort & Working Conditions: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Lifting equipment is available for heavier jobs. Long periods of stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling may be required when working in hard-to-reach places. Most of the work is performed inside, where areas are usually adequately heated and ventilated, but frequently required to work in cramped and awkward positions on concrete floors and on ladders. Extreme temperatures occur when working in cold rooms and occasionally outside. Protective devices, such as goggles, masks, etc. may be needed periodically when there is a possibility of exposure to refrigerants (freon, ammonia). Mechanic is routinely in contact with hazardous materials and must use extreme caution. Work is frequently dirty and greasy and mechanic is subject to possible injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, and electrical shock. Work may involve travel to field locations within the US as well as to the Arctic and other cold regions.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk