Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Pittsburgh seeks a journeyman AC equipment mechanic in the AC Shop of the Utilities Section. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment across Heinz and University Drive facilities.

Position requires demonstrated training or experience aligned with the job elements and provides supervision under the Utilities Supervisor with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform HVAC/refrigeration duties.
• Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience is credited proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Work under supervision of Utilities Supervisor in the AC Shop.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Equipment installation

Maintenance

Job description

This position is located in the Air Conditioning (AC) Shop, Utilities Section, under the Engineering Section of Facilities Management Service Line, under the general supervision of the Utilities Supervisor.

The incumbent is a journeyman AC equipment mechanic responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration equipment and systems and may be required to work at both the Heinz and University Drive.

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:

• 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

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.