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 Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent will serve as an Maintenance Mechanic located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

Duties

Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, disassembly, overhaul and refurbishment on commercial and industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. Maintain and repair air cooled chillers to ensure efficient operation. Monitor, inspect, test and adjust various system controls: direct acting systems, electric and electronic systems, pneumatic, microprocessor Direct Digital Control (DDC) and mixed control systems. Diagnose split system air conditioners or heat pump systems that is not functioning correctly using systematic approach and test equipment. Repair, test, and recharge HVAC systems with applicable refrigerant after repairs. A Tier 1 Nonsensitive Low Risk background is required throughout this appointment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license.
• Must possess an EPA certification IAW 40 CFR 82.161.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Pre-employment and annual physicals.
• 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.

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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. The ability to locate and perform common maintenance of HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) equipment in facilities, changing filters, cleaning strainers, drive belt replacement, greasing bearings, and cleaning coils. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journeyman employee who observes tasks 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Stoops, stretches, bends, kneels for long periods of time and works in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier. Weight handling equipment is available when handling large units, up to 6000 lb. Ladders, scaffolds and platforms may be used when working on large systems or roofs. Must be able to distinguish basic or shades of colors to prevent risk of electrical shock when wiring equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Subject to sudden temperature changes and extreme cold during repairs to cold storage plant and large walk-in refrigerator equipment. Exposed to possibility of broken bones from falls from ladders or scaffolds. Requires wearing of protective safety equipment (respirators, shoes, glasses, ear protection). Possibility of burns and/or electrocution when working on electrical equipment (24 to 460 volts). May be called upon to perform asbestos abatement, encapsulation and repair.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FU-W12KAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG JBLM DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk