Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Environmental Protection Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to join the Facilities Management Service at the Bronx VA Medical Center. This role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining HVAC&R systems, requiring EPA certification and relevant experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate their ability to perform the necessary duties with minimal supervision and have a strong background in technical practices related to HVAC&R.

Qualifications

• Valid EPA Technician Certification (Type I, II, and III or Universal).
• Evidence of training or experience in HVAC&R systems.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC&R equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC&R systems.
• Interpret instructions and specifications for equipment assembly.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Installation

Repair

Troubleshooting

Technical Practices

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.

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 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.

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

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.