Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Conditioning Equipment at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System operates within the Engineering Department. You will install and diagnose faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and repair large systems that provide heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulation.

To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. The process uses the OPM Federal Wage System standards to evaluate training and experience and emphasizes the

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties.
• Qualification is supported by detailed resume descriptions.
• Qualifications evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Responsibilities

• Installing and recognizing the cause of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Making repairs on large systems providing heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulation.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work of the Position

Ability to Interpret Instructions

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Knowledge of Materials

Technical Practices

Troubleshooting

Job description

As the Air Conditioning Equipment at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System you will work within the Engineering Department. You will perform a wide range of work involving installing and recognizing the cause of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulation.

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.