This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As an Air-Conditioning Mechanic, you will maintain and repair refrigeration systems, support research projects with custom solutions, and train junior staff in proper maintenance techniques.

Duties

Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems in labs and industrial settings to ensure they work effectively. Identify and fix problems in HVAC systems using tools and equipment to keep them running smoothly. Work with engineering teams to create and install custom refrigeration and control systems based on project needs. Make special parts and devices as needed for projects, including soldering and welding repairs. Test and ensure that all refrigeration and air-conditioning systems meet project requirements and function correctly.

Requirements

• Appointment may be 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.
• 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.
• Subject to recall in emergency situations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CITIZENS In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 a(n) AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. I can install, maintain and repair refrigeration systems, including reach-in and walk-in units and ammonia systems. I am proficient in servicing air-conditioning units, heat pumps, and dehumidifiers. Additionally, I can troubleshoot and fix components and create and modify parts and systems for specific project needs. - 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 Supervision Physical Efforts: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh 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. Working Conditions: 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 refrigerant gases (freon and ammonia). Work is frequently dirty and greasy and mechanic is subject to possible injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, and electrical shock. Is exposed to dust, dirt, heat, noise, and fumes. Is subject to hazards of burns from hot metal, hot weld splatter, cuts, and bruises. Wears welding safety equipment. 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