Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for the Bronx VA Medical Center. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining HVAC&R systems. Candidates must have EPA certification and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have valid EPA Technician Certification.
• Experience in HVAC&R installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC&R equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on air conditioning systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical Practices

Equipment Assembly

Interpret Instructions

Education

EPA Approved CFC Universal Certification

Job description

This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Facilities Management Service at the Bronx VA Medical Center. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, and repairing all HVAC&R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration) equipment and controls.

Duties

Your duties can include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

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

EPA Approved CFC Universal Certification: In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Technician Certification (Type I, II, and III or Universal Certification) through an EPA approved technician program.

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.

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work through programs like Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical skills and provides valuable training and experience relevant to this role. All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will be initially evaluated against the screen out element, typically question 1 in the online questionnaire. Applicants meeting this minimum are considered for further rating; those who do not are deemed ineligible. The remaining applicants are then rated against the following Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (including blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Work without more than normal supervision

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited proportionally. Applicants should clearly specify their duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week in each position to receive appropriate credit.