The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is within the Facilities Management Service at the VA Bedford Healthcare System, located in Bedford, Massachusetts. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.
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) Technical Practices Troubleshooting Without more than normal supervision In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are ineligible for further consideration. 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 Efforts: The incumbent may be required to bend, reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods. Frequently works from ladders, platforms, high places and cramped spaces. Considerable climbing, walking and stooping is also required fo this position. Frequently lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs. and occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50lbs. either alone or with others. Working Conditions: Incumbent works indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and is exposed to the usual occupational hazards. They are required to work in close, extremely hot or cold places and around high voltage electricity. Must work in noisy, dusty and humid places.
The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of all refrigeration, air conditioning and air handling equipment within the medical center. Duties include, but are not limited to: Maintains current inventory of parts, hardware, refrigerant, and other products and notifies supervisor when re-ordering is needed; Fabricates duct work from sheet metal for modifications, installation or repair of air conditioning duct systems; Utilizes schematics, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, oral and written instructions while conforming to safe and efficient working practices; Completes work assignments that are made through written and oral instructions, work orders and preventive maintenance print-out schedules; Assembles and installs a variety of equipment (such as evaporators, condensers, receivers, expansion valves, dryers, etc.) per manufacturer's specifications; Applies principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration (such as the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws, the use of refrigerant table, etc.); Uses vacuum pumps, halide torches or electronic leak detectors to troubleshoot and repair equipment; and Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD06023ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Notifications: This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate. Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.