Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Waco, Texas is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to ensure the continuous operation of hospital facilities, clinics, extended care units, nursing home care units, kitchens, and administrative areas.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement. A current EPA Universal Certification is required, and selections will follow the OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Qualifications

• EPA Universal Certification required (Section 608).
• No specific length of training required, but must show evidence of training or experience.
• Qualifications evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operations of hospital facilities, clinics, extended care units, nursing home care units, kitchens, canteen service and administrative areas.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Tools and Equipment Handling

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Job description

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic mission includes continuous operations of a hospital, clinics, extended care units, nursing home care units, kitchens, canteen service, and administrative areas. The position is located in the Maintenance and Operations Section in Engineering Service in Waco, Texas.

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.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

The position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. This is in accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.

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.