Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic will function within the HVAC section of Facilities Management, Engineering Service.

Responsibilities The duties of the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, include but are not limited to : Install / maintain / repair / modify various, and sometimes complex, HVAC / R equipment and DDC controls in the support of medical and research needs as to help facilitate the ongoing support to the VA Medical Facility.

Such item are in the form of medical HVAC / R support equipment, large commercial air handling units, air compressors, air drying equipment, exhaust fans for general, restroom, kitchen, laboratories and infectious control exhaust units.

Monitors, repairs and reports to multiple services within the medical center while supporting negative air pressure rooms for air-borne illness for infectious patient care.

Surveys proposed work to determine resource requirements. Prepares cost estimates for in-service work to be performed. Coordinates with other skilled trades when needed.

Fabricates and installs sheet metal duct-work. Performs pre- acceptance inspections of all incoming HVAC / R systems and support equipment.

Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair as to relate to air conditioning and support equipment. Uses wire schematics when available, if not available incumbent will have the skills and knowledge to trace out correct power and draw his own schematics to place with equipment.

Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations for refrigerants and hazardous materials. Perform recurring maintenance on systems and components.

Uses drawings and schematics to analyze and isolate system malfunctions. Repairs or replaces faulty components or modifies equipment with substitution components for specific needs or to increase efficiency.

Maintains tools and equipment and calibrates testing equipment to ensure precise accuracy. Duties will include the ability to communicate to and through, the chain of command.

This may be performed by oral, written or electronic correspondence through a computer. i.e. - VISTA or MAXIMO work order systems.

Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule : Monday-Friday, First Shift (7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.) or Second Shift (3 : 00 p.

m. to 11 : 30 p.m.), shift to be determined at selection Position Description Title / PD# : Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic / PD93810-A Physical Requirements / Working Conditions : Considerable physical exertion required when lifting, moving, or transporting heavy or awkward equipment.

Must be able to perform for lengthy periods in cold or damp areas; on concrete floors, in cramped quarters and in tiring positions such as crouching, stooping, squatting, or kneeling and climbing ladders.

Exposed to hot and cold temperatures for various periods of time. Fumes from refrigerants are a frequent hazard. Exposed to electric shock, burns, and possible injuries from ruptured gas or liquid lines.

Cuts, bruises, and scratches frequently incurred on hands. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Licensure : Applicants must have and maintain an EPA universal refrigeration license. Note : Please include a copy of EPA universal refrigeration license with your application.

EXPERIENCE : Applicants must have had at least a 3 year apprenticeship and 4 years of experience in the trade or equivalent.

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) 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.

Preferred Experience : Fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair sheet metal products, such as ducts and duct fittings.

Welding equipment to join sheet metal parts inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal.

Installing ducting, and indoor air quality products consistent with industry standards. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.

For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.

Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties.

VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.

HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.

This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.