AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

U.S. Pacific Fleet; Garden Island; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pacific Fleet on Garden Island, Australia, seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to maintain and service temperature control systems on naval craft.

The role involves removal, installation, alignment, testing and repair of diverse submarine and surface-ship equipment, with on-site work at Garden Island. ICTAP and military spouse priority are noted in the application information; the position requires a Secret security clearance and may require unusual tours, nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• ICTAP applicants must provide required documentation for consideration.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants may receive best-qualified treatment.
• PPP applicants may be placed at FPL if well qualified.

Responsibilities

• Remove, install, align, repair and test various submarines and surface craft systems.

Skills

ICTAP eligibility

BQ / Military spouse priority

Tools

EPA 608 Certification

Job description

You will serve as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic in the PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. The location for this position is Garden Island, Australia ***See Additional Information section below for details***

Key Responsibilities

You will remove, install, align, repair and test various submarines and surface craft systems.

Requirements & Education

This position does not require education. Additional Information: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.

ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

***Upon relocation to Australia, employee pay will be based upon the final post of duty to which the employee is assigned in Australia.

Employees directed to a foreign post of duty in Australia may be authorized overseas allowances in accordance with the Department of State Standardized Regulation to include foreign transfer allowance, temporary quarters allowance, living quarters allowance and other allowances to which they are eligible.*** Employees (and their family members) who require medical care in Australia may experience limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy and could incur costly medical expenses.

Please consult Overseas Living and Working Conditions published here for Rockingham and Garden Island Western Australia:https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx Incumbent is required to complete EPA certification under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act to legally handle refrigerants and perform maintenance, service, repair, or disposition of equipment containing refrigerants.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Pacific Fleet, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $30.07 – $35.07/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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