Truman VA Medical Center is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Duties

Serves as work leader of multiple employees in accomplishing trades and Labor work in in support of the Facilities Management Division Passes on instructions from the supervisor, getting work started through the assignment of work to individual group members and providing information on the proper way to perform a task Ensures that plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations Works alongside others, setting the pace. Installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, and tests new and existing refrigeration units such as cold storage plants, walk-in and reach-in refrigerators, domestic refrigerators, x-ray developing machines, MRI Chillers, deep freezers, ultra-low freezers, ice cream boxes, water coolers, and plant and station air conditioning equipment Maintains current knowledge sufficient to answer questions from workers on policy and procedure, written instructions and directive, technical orders -obtaining information/assistance from supervisor on problems that arise during performance of work Ensures that safety and housekeeping procedures are being followed, and tools are being used properly - providing additional instruction as necessary to meet safety requirements Performs diagnosis and testing, major repair, and overhaul of equipment in the shop Work Schedule: M-F 7:30AM - 4:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader/PD097880 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/29/2024. 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 eligible candidates are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Decision MakingPlanning and EvaluatingStandardsTeaching OthersTechnical Competence 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work involves frequent standing, stooping, climbing, bending, and kneeling, and occasionally working in cramped awkward positions. Required to lift and handle objects weighting 50 pounds; often lifts and moves heavier objects with the assistance of other workers, lifting devices and aids such as movable tables or jacks. Work involves making repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and other hard to reach places. Work is done inside and outside in dirty, dirty, dusty, and greasy conditions. May be required to make repairs and installations outside in adverse weather conditions. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where unpleasant odors are present. Subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, sprains, and strains from handling tools and installing equipment. Required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate to the tasks being performed. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises, toxic fumes, gases, and acids. Subject to burns from steam lines, gas-burning equipment, welding torches, and molten solder.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65201 US
• Name: Carlos Alcantara
• Phone: 573-926-9535
• Email: [email protected]