Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Omaha, NE, is seeking a supervisory Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for a 24/7 chiller plant. You will oversee a team responsible for operating and maintaining large chillers, air handlers, and rooftop units, ensuring continuous service and safety.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal standards, with responsibilities spanning daily oversight and occasional repair work as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience or training sufficient to perform the work; must be supported by detailed resume descriptions.
• Applicants will be rated per OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Full year is 35–40 hours per week; part‑time experience credited proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a 24/7 chiller plant and a team responsible for operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Oversee operation of large capacity chillers, air handlers, and rooftop units.
• May assist with repairs and installations as needed; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Supervision

Chiller plant operations

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Job description

The position is located in the Facilities Management Service of the Nebraska Western Iowa VA Health Care System at the Omaha VA Medical Center. The primary function of the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor is to serve in a supervisory role with first level authority over an organizational segment responsible for operating and maintaining a 24/7 chiller plant that includes multiple large capacity chillers, air handlers, and rooftop units. 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 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)
• Lead or Supervise
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Although the work is supervisory, there will be occasions when the incumbent is called on the assist with repairs. The incumbent must be able to carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. He/she must be able to operate hoists, holders, and pulleys when replacing or installing units such as large compressors, condensers, or chiller components. He/she may be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time occurs frequently.

The majority of work is performed indoors at comfortable temperatures and conditions. The incumbent may be occasionally required to work outside and in cramped areas with low overheads. Uncomfortable face masks and protective clothing may be occasionally worn when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants, grease, oil, dust and dirt.