Air Condition Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, Kentucky seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to repair and maintain HVAC systems in two divisions of the Veterans Health Administration.

The incumbent may be assigned to either division as needed, with a focus on diagnosing malfunctions and performing repairs to ensure climate control per VA design guidelines. Responsibilities include installation, system diagnostics, record-keeping, and collaboration with plumbers, electricians, and

Qualifications

• This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and modifies a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems to achieve regulated climatic conditions.
• Diagnoses and repair related systems such as air duct system, chilled water system, pumps, refrigeration, condensate water system, air conditioning controls, makeup water system, condensate drain system, cooling tower facilities.
• Performs installation on air conditioning equipment systems and components per manufacturer recommendations to produce efficient cooling and heating according to VA design guide.
• Keeps accurate records and operates building management system; works with dust, grease, dirt, and extreme conditions; coordinates with allied trades.
• Diagnoses and repairs refrigeration systems and related components; uses tools like gauges, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, torches; maintains equipment.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm; PD30344A.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent is employed as an air conditioning mechanic at the two divisions Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Incumbent is normally assigned to one division, but is subject to work at the other division at any given time, should the need arise.

Key Responsibilities

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic covers nonsupervisory work that is performed to repair and modify a variety of equipment and systems that achieve regulated climatic conditions.

This work requires knowledge of principles of air conditioning, the ability to recognize and determine the best method for correcting malfunctions and the skill to make repairs to a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems.The position requires knowledge of principles and theories of air conditioning systems to diagnose, repair and make alterations to existing and new systems at the VAMC.

The extensive amount of installation and repair work required, and sufficient knowledge and skill requirements places the position in the 5306 series.Major Duties include, but not limited to: Calculates the cubic feet of an area and measuring air flow in order to determine air changes per hour for clean sterile rooms, procedure rooms to ensure compliance with VA design guide.

Performs the installation on all air conditioning equipment systems and components in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to produce efficient cooling and heating according to VA design guide. Works in cramped positions quite frequently in both hot and cold locations; and it frequently is necessary that he move from one area to the other. Climbing ladders, bending, squatting etc.

Keeps accurate records where required while maintaining the HVAC equipment working independently and at times with others. Works with dust, grease, dirt, cold and hot conditions, extreme noise and vibrations. Assists employees of allied trades (plumbers, maintenance mechanics, electricians and general mechanics) whenever their workload demands assistance and incumbent's workload allows it.

Diagnoses and repair related systems such as air duct system, chilled water system, pumps, refrigeration, condensate water system, air conditioning controls, makeup water system, condensate drain system, cooling tower facilities. Possess basic computer skills in order to operate a building management system, monitoring and controlling all types of Utility Systems. Operates electrical metering equipment in order to troubleshoot controls and HVAC equipment.

Repairs and maintenance of all air handling units and fan coils including VAV (variable air volume) systems.. Notifies his supervisor about any major operational or maintenance problems encountered while performing these duties. Understands refrigeration systems and all related components and the tools of the trade including compound gauges, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, oxygen/acetylene torches etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Condition Equipment Mechanic/PD30344A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $28.8 - $33.63/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.