Air Cond Equip Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Loma Linda Healthcare System seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems across the hospital and nearby facilities.

The role ensures reliable operation to meet load requirements and safety standards. Qualifications emphasize training or experience demonstrating the ability to perform duties; review by the on-line questionnaire; related experience will be rated accordingly under federal

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.
• Experience with equipment repair and HVAC systems.
• Ability to interpret instructions and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems to meet hospital load requirements.
• Operate and service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
• Follow safety, manuals, and government standards.

Skills

Equipment repair

HVAC/R

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Tools usage

Job description

This Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is located within the Facility Management Service at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in Loma Linda California. The primary purpose of the position is to maintain and repair refrigeration equipment and systems to include heating, ventilating, and air conditioning in meeting the load requirements of the hospital and adjoining facilities.

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)
• 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.