Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to operate and maintain 70+ HVAC units, BAS controls, and related cooling systems.

The role includes monitoring overnight system status, calibrating sensors, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure critical environments are served reliably. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30am–4:00pm) with responsibilities spanning installation planning, equipment replacement support, and on-site repair

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain 70+ Air Handling Units (AHUs), Make-Up Air Units (MAUs), central chillers and BAS controls.
• Repair a broad range of refrigeration and smaller AC units and systems.
• Calibrate sensors and replace failed sensors to maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review overnight status of AHUs/MAUs and chilled-water plant; monitor alarms and space conditions.
• Open dashboards for temperature, static pressure, valve/damper, and fan status in critical areas.
• Inspect and adjust BAS points; tag equipment Out of Service when safety or accuracy is at risk.
• Calibrate sensors against a traceable reference and perform routine preventive maintenance on cooling towers.
• Assist in planning equipment replacement and fabricate retrofit solutions for legacy HVAC systems.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic operates and maintains 70+ Air Handling Units (AHUs), Make-Up Air Units (MAUs), Central Chillers, Steam coils serving MAUs/AHUs, and building-specific HVAC systems, and repairs a broad range of refrigeration and smaller AC units and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but are not limited to: Review the overnight status of AHUs/MAUs, chilled-water plant, terminal units, CRAC devices, and related alarms. Open dashboards for discharge air temperature, static pressure, valve/damper position, fan command, and space conditions in critical areas. Measure line-to-line voltage with a multimeter to identify abnormal voltage drop contributing to nuisance trips.

Places affected points or equipment \"out of service\" in Building Automation System (BAS) if safety or measurement accuracy would be compromised. Escalate alarms that require vendor tools, licensed programming, or commissioning/testing and attaches evidence to the work record. Perform mechanical and operator-level controls work in-house wherever permitted. Calibrate sensors against a traceable reference and replace failed sensors.

Support chilled-water systems and CRAC equipment. Read filter differential pressure with installed gauges or portable manometer. Re-torque power lugs to manufacturer torque values. Perform routing mechanical preventive maintenance on cooling towers supporting surgical and critical environments. Inspect reach-in/walk-in cabinets for gasket wear, warped doors, frost patterns indicative of airflow issues, and oil staining.

Replace case compressors, evaporator/condenser fans, heaters, door gaskets, etc. Assist in planning/executing equipment replacement. Design, lay out, and fabricate retrofit solutions for legacy HVAC, hydronic, and steam systems. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD618-60873A Critical Skills Incentive: Not approved Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not authorized Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Authorized for qualified applicants. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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 $32.9 – $38.41/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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