Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic.

Obsolete Site; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a qualified Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to install, repair, overhaul, and maintain a range of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems in Honolulu. You will diagnose malfunctions, replace devices like thermostats and relays, and troubleshoot ventilation equipment in a demanding environment.

The role requires ability to perform heavy physical work, work in varied weather, and comply with safety protocols, including universal CFC

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision.
• Physical effort includes heavy lifting up to 75 pounds and climbing.
• Working conditions: extreme temperatures and exposure to chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, overhaul, and maintain domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and locate faulty components such as thermostats, relays, switches, and other control devices; repair or replace as needed.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair ventilation equipment including exhaust and circulating fans.
• Assist in starting, stopping, logging, and monitoring air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and operational checks following an established schedule.

Skills

Ability to work without supervision

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

• You will be responsible for installing, repairing, overhauling, and performing maintenance on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems.
• You will be diagnosing and locating malfunctions, disassembles, repairs, replaces and/or adjusting thermostats, pressurestats, humistats, relays, switches, and other automatic control devices.
• You will be troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing ventilation equipment, including exhaust fans, circulating fans, and fresh air fans.
• You will be assisting in starting, stopping, logging, etc., of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• You will be performing preventive maintenance and operational checks on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, following an established schedule.

Duties

• You will be responsible for installing, repairing, overhauling, and performing maintenance on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems.
• You will be diagnosing and locating malfunctions, disassembles, repairs, replaces and/or adjusting thermostats, pressurestats, humistats, relays, switches, and other automatic control devices.
• You will be troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing ventilation equipment, including exhaust fans, circulating fans, and fresh air fans.
• You will be assisting in starting, stopping, logging, etc., of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• You will be performing preventive maintenance and operational checks on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, following an established schedule.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and keep current a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or DoD requirement for the type vehicle being operated.
• Responds to emergency calls after regular working hours.
• Universal CFC certification is required. In accordance with section 608 CAA 1990, incumbent must be certified as a universal technician as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F within 1 year of hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment and annual physical examination.
• Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
• This position requires temporary duty travel (TDY) of 10%.
• This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with DA guidelines.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

: Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Performing common preventive maintenance tasks such as recognizing causes of faulty equipment; assisting with the repair of a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units/systems; tightening connections, making splices, insulating exposed wires, AND cleaning and lubricating moving parts. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Work involves strenuous, heavy physical effort in constantly reaching, bending and turning. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds and occasionally heavier. Weight handling equipment is available when handling large units. Ladders, scaffolds, and platforms may be used when working on large systems or roofs.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, in all types of weather. Subject to sudden temperature changes and extreme cold during repair of large walk-in refrigerators and in mechanical rooms having extreme temperatures. Exposed to possibility of broken bones from falls from ladders and scaffolds. Exposed to possibility of injury from electrical current. Exposed to cleaning chemicals. Protective devices such as but not limited to ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes are required. Steel toe shoes, hard hats and safety glasses, are required at all times. Long trousers or coveralls and shirt or tee shirt with sleeves are worn.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) 29 Career Program position aligned under the Installation Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
• Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
• Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.