This position is located in the Kayenta Service Unit, Division of Administrative Services, Facilities Management Branch, Kayenta, Arizona. The purpose of this position is to serve as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for the Facilities Management Branch and perform a variety of functions as installing and recognizing the cause of faulty equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air condition functions.

Duties

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. This position is located at Kayenta Health Center, Division of Administrative Services, Facility Management Branch, Kayenta, AZ. The incumbent: Installing, recognizing the cause of faulty equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air condition functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, cleaning, filtering, and repairs domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems such as walk-in and reach-in coolers, refrigerators, deep freezers, evaporative coolers, attic and evaporated fans, drinking fountains, and other equipment of comparable complexity. Performs preventive maintenance work. Installs and repairs equipment that are used to condition the air for different kinds of structures such as warehouses, hospitals, large office buildings, complexes, and residential including those with areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, electronics data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories, clean rooms, link training rooms, and other areas with sensitive equipment. Incumbent uses the computer based Direct Digital Controls (DDC) system to diagnose HVAC problems to check Modular Building Controllers (MBCs), Unitary Controls Center (UCCs), and Terminal Equipment Controllers (TECs). Uses system to: diagnose and correct HVAC problems and failures, command set points and valve actuators, and to acknowledge, clear and reset alarms. Installs, replaces and repairs pipes and ducts where the areas to be conditioned are a considerable distance from compressors. Performs other trades crafts work as secondary skills and qualifications. Assists with in-house projects, work orders, and contract work.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): PHYSICAL EFFORT: The employee frequently carries, lifts and moves parts and equipment weighing 50 pounds and more. Employee maneuvers parts and equipment in confined spaces, makes tests and repairs from ladders, scaffolding and other areas where parts of system are difficult to reach and require stooping, stretching, bending and kneeling for long periods of time. This position requires certification for working with refrigerants. Employee is subject to call back after normal duty hours in event of emergencies related to buildings, utilities and equipment. Work involved in these emergency situations may be in the trades of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating and cooling. Performs other duties as assigned which could range from simple manual labor tasks to temporary supervision of part of the facility management staff. May be required to work on gas fired furnaces in quarters and other small office buildings. WORKING CONDITIONS : The employee works inside and outside; on building roofs in hot weather and cold weather under conditions of snow and blowing dust. Much work is in crawl spaces where there is very limited head room and where most work must be done while kneeling and lying on your back. Works in areas where there is danger of electrical shock. May be required to wear uncomfortable face masks, goggles, gloves, respirators, protective clothing etc., in certain instances. Possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks. 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 of specialized experience which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position, must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There is no specific length of training or experience required: However, applicants will be rated on the basis of their responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision, and the information contained in their resume. Your resume must demonstrate experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Maintain, operate, repair, and troubleshoot equipment of: 250 Ton Air-Cooled Liquid Chillers, Air Handlers, Humidifier Units, Variable Volume Boxes (VAV), Medical Grade Refrigerators/Freezers, Rooftop Package Unit, Split Systems, Chiller Circulation Pumps, Ice Machines, Heat Recovery Unit, Evaporator Coolers, Water Filling Station, and Morgue Refrigerator. Experience to Keep air cooled condensers and evaporators clean to insure good air circulation. Adjusts and aligns belts, door latches and hinges to insure airtight seal. Arc welds, brazes and silver solders broken pipe parts. Makes safety inspection of equipment. Services and repairs gas furnaces and heating systems. Troubleshoots, repairs or installs control circuits for refrigeration and air conditioning, air compressor, and vacuum pump. Observes fire and safety regulations, maintains assigned work area in a safe and clean manner. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Kayenta Service Unit PO Box 368 Kayenta, AZ 86033 US
• Name: Rhiannon Bailey
• Phone: 9286974342
• Email: rhiannon.bailey@ihs.gov