Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for the Engineering Service at the Orlando VA Health Care System. The role involves maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems in a facility that serves a vast number of veterans. Applicants must demonstrate the required skills and abilities through their experience as outlined in their resume.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience in Air Conditioning equipment mechanics.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Ability to work without more than normal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Engineering Service.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on air conditioning systems.
• Provide detailed descriptions of abilities and experiences in a resume.

Skills

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Ability to Interpret Instructions

Troubleshooting

Job description

Serves as Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Engineering Service at the Orlando VA Health Care System. Full activation of this facility will provide a 120 bed Nursing Home Care Unit, active outpatient clinic with over 140,000 annual visits, ambulatory surgery, consolidated mailout pharmacy (CMOP), 50 bed domiciliary, day treatment center, adult day care program, mental health clinic, alcohol and substance abuse and other services.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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.

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.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Troubleshooting

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.

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.

Note: It is highly encouraged that this be reflected in your resume. Failure to accurately describe may result in non-consideration.