Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT is seeking Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics to install and diagnose refrigeration and air conditioning equipment across a wide range of facilities. Workers repair large systems that provide heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering and circulating air, ensuring reliable climate control and safe operation.

Applicants must demonstrate training or experience sufficient to perform these duties, with evaluation under

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic.
• Evidence of training or experience must be detailed on the resume.
• Appraisals will follow the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and diagnose refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Repair large HVAC systems providing heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering and circulating air.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Installation

Repair

Troubleshooting

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools

Supervision

Job description

These Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic positions are part of the Facility Management Service Line (FMS) at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, located in West Haven, CT. These position's perform a wide range of work; installing and recognizing the cause of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulating.

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.