Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Beckley VA Medical Center seeks a skilled HVAC technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, modify and relocate complex HVAC equipment tracked by the Building Management System (BMS) to ensure precise climatic conditions across the Beckley Healthcare System.

Applicants must show evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the work, with detailed descriptions on the resume.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform HVAC duties; detailed resume descriptions required.
• Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Experience may be paid or unpaid, including volunteer work relevant to HVAC tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify and relocate HVAC equipment tracked by the Building Management System (BMS).
• Maintain precise climatic conditions throughout the Beckley VA Healthcare System.
• Perform work in confined spaces; follow safety protocols and work with ladders, scaffolding, and mechanical rooms.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Troubleshooting

Installation

Repair

Documentation

Education

HVAC Technician Training

Tools

BMS Knowledge

Job description

The position is located within the Facilities Management Service Line (FMSL), Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Team at the Beckley VA Medical Center. The purpose of this position is to perform work installing, troubleshooting, and repairing, modifying and relocating complex heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment tracked by the Building Maintenance System (BMS) to provide specific and critical climatic condition throughout the Beckley VA Healthcare System.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2026.

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
• 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Regular duties require work in cramped, hot, humid, and otherwise unpleasant surroundings. Work is done from ladders and scaffolding, as well as in crawl spaces and mechanical equipment rooms. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing. It requires the frequent lifting and carrying of weights up to 50 pounds. The incumbent is required to climb and work in high places.

There is frequent exposure to the possibility of burns, scrapes, and cuts. Exposure often requires the wearing of personal protective equipment like gloves, face shields, hard hats, glasses, welding hoods, and leathers. Work area is often loud, dirty, dusty, and greasy.