This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader within the Facilities Management Service Line at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha. The lead will answer questions about overall work operations and reports any problems that may impact services or direct patient care. Participates in design reviews and punch list walkthroughs; helps commission with training and provides technical feedback.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Certification Requirement: CFC certified (Universal) by the EPA as per the Clean Air Act of 1990 Drivers License Requirement: Current/valid state issued Drivers License Physical Requirement: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Strenuous physical effort is required while dismantling and reassembling equipment. The incumbent frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. The incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolding, etc., where parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard to reach places. Stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently encountered for long periods of time. Hand dexterity is a critical requirement in completing most tasks. Working Environment: Incumbent must always be mentally alert and physically capable, as this type of work is difficult and hazardous. The incumbent works both inside and outside of the Medical Center and is required to work in cramped areas with low overheads. The incumbent is subject to exposure from toxic refrigerants. Incumbent will be required to wear personal protective equipment while performing certain tasks.
Major Duties include but not limited to: Performs all necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all HVAC and refrigeration equipment within the Medical Center Installs, maintains and repairs (both major and minor) all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment from 1/4-ton systems to 300-ton systems Works in the layout and fabrication of duct and duct systems from 150 CFM to 70,000 CFM capacity Performs preventive maintenance on diffusers, induction cabinets, mixing boxes, fire dampers and pneumatic smoke dampers Maintains exhaust fans, fume hood fans, return air fans, and both direct and belt-driving types Performs mechanic duties in the maintenance and repair of 20,000 pounds per hour water tube boilers with multi-stage duplex steam and electric boiler feed water pumps, accumulator tank, electronic and pneumatic controls and recorders, and condensate transfer pumps Must know the complete operation of the Energy Management System including thermal storage systems, heat recovery systems and controls Install, maintain, and calibrate both electronic and pneumatic controls such as relays, humidistat's, temperature controls, solenoid valves, chiller water valves, steam valves and other components used in conjunction with air conditioning, refrigeration and heating system Answering questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees) Troubleshoot, identify needed parts, locate best sources and initiate necessary procurement for parts and services needed to maintain equipment Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader/PD706990