Air Cond Equip Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to support the ECC/Pipe Shop, under the supervision of the ECC Pipe Shop Maintenance Supervisor with second level direction by the Maintenance Control Manager.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date. The position emphasizes a broad set of duties, including equipment assembly, installation, repair, blueprint reading, and precise use of tools, with evaluation based on the OPM

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Evidence of knowledge, skills, and ability must be supported by detailed resume descriptions.
• Applicants will be evaluated using Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Skills

Equipment assembly

Installation

Repair

Instructions interpretation

Blueprint reading

Materials handling

Technical practices

Troubleshooting

Tools use

Supervision awareness

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical/mechanical testing

Job description

This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic in the ECC/Pipe Shop under the supervision of the ECC Pipe Shop Maintenance Supervisor, with second level direction provided by the Maintenance Control Manager.

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 online 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
• Without more than normal supervision

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.