Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Work independently or with a team of air conditioning, welders, electricians, and maintenance mechanics. Maintain, operate, and repair chiller systems, small to industrial humidification and dehumidification systems, clean room systems, and industrial ventilation and exhaust systems. Test, repair, modify, operate, maintain, overhaul, and calibrate small to large industrial air conditioning units. Maintain drain lines, steam lines, and small to industrial electric, gas, or oil.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation NACI T1.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Business travel 10%.
• Position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Must obtain and maintain an Annual Asbestos Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a Material Handling Equipment License.
• Must obtain and maintain a Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a Powder Actuated Device License.
• Mission Essential position in the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Skill in (1) installing and overhauling a variety of A) complex air conditioning systems designed to reach critical and extreme conditions and B) complex heating systems, (2) interpreting and applying guidance such as the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, and engineering diagrams in the performance work assignments, (3) diagnosing the cause of faulty air conditioning and heating equipment, and (4) modifying, altering, or substituting components of an air conditioning system in order to meet specified pressure-temperature characteristics. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort The employee lifts, curries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS The employee works indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from facemasks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Subject to possible burns from refrigerants. Works new moving parts of equipment and machinery, energized electrical circuits, sharp metal edges, loud noises, and toxic fumes, which could cause cuts, burns, and respiratory ailments. May be subject to sudden and frequent temperature changes. May be required to wear safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, ear protection, and hard hats.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GN-W0MLAA TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tobyhanna, PA 18466 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk