Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at the VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. You will install, troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair HVAC&R equipment and controls to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Work schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. The role requires physical work in tight spaces, exposure to various environments, and adherence to safety and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC&R equipment and controls in a hospital setting.
• Valid state driver's license required.
• Able to perform physical tasks in tight spaces and hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining and installing air conditioning equipment in hospital buildings.
• Installing, repairing and maintaining refrigerators, freezers and ice machines for patient care and labs.
• Operating and repairing environmental control systems, sensors, actuators and LAN devices.
• Diagnosing and repairing a wide range of HVAC functions including heating, cooling, humidification and air filtration.

Skills

HVAC

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic installs, troubleshoots, performs preventive maintenance on, and repairs all HVAC&R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration) equipment and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties can include but are not limited to the following: Repairing, troubleshooting, maintaining and installing air conditioning equipment in the hospital and ancillary buildings; Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining refrigerators, freezers and ice machines, including those utilized for patient food and drugs, laboratory specimens and blood products; Operating and repairing all aspects of the environmental control system to include adding and removing points in the system, building graphics, modifying and troubleshooting programing, repairing and replacing sensors, actuators and other control devices, and repairing and replacing LAN devices such as terminal equipment controllers; and Troubleshooting, diagnosing and making repairs to a large variety of equipment and systems that provide a variety of air-conditioning functions, such as heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification and air cleaning, filtering and circulating.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs. Physical Requirements: May be required to bend, reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods. Frequently works from ladders, platforms, high places and cramped spaces. Considerable climbing, walking and stooping is also required for this position.

Frequently lifts and moves objects up to 50lbs., and occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50lbs. either alone or with others. Works indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and is exposed to the usual occupational hazards. Required to work in close, extremely hot or cold places and around high voltage electricity. Must work in noisy, dusty and humid places.

Driver's License Requirement: Must possess and maintain a current, valid, and unrestricted state driver's license for this position.

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 $33.69 – $39.3/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government