Air Conditioning Equipment Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA New Jersey Health Care System in East Orange is hiring an Air Conditioning Equipment Operator. The role focuses on safe operation and maintenance of a computer controlled central air conditioning system and related utility systems under Facilities Management.

You will respond to temperature-control calls, monitor chillers and air handlers, perform routine maintenance, and assist during major overhauls.

Qualifications

• This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Responds to all calls for temperature control and emergencies.
• Monitors remote sensing points and adjusts temperatures and flow rates.
• Maintains chillers, air handlers, and related equipment.
• Inspects gauges, reads meters, and performs minor repairs as needed.
• Assists in major equipment overhaul during breakdowns or off-season.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper care of tools and work areas.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA New Jersey Health Care System (VA NJHCS) is hiring a Air Conditioning Equipment Operator position under the Operations Section of Facilities Management Service at the East Orange Campus. The incumbent is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a computer controlled central air conditioning system, other related air conditioning systems and all utility systems.

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include but are not limited to: Responds to all calls for temperature control as well as all emergencies regardless of trade; Reviews all remote temperature sensing points, differential sensing points, differential pressure switches and relative humidity sensing points in order to control differential temperatures; liquid volume/mass flow rate; flow rate of heat transfer fluids; equipment run time; duty cycling; chilled water plant optimization; automatic restart programming; remote start-stop; remote reset and status of alarms; Monitor and perform maintenance, adjustments and repairs on chillers, air handlers, utility systems and related equipment; Filters, cleaning strainers, replacing belts, servicing pumps, lubricating components, etc; Makes rounds of areas assigned, read gauges and meters, makes needed adjustments and performs other related duties such as BMS monitoring; Detects equipment malfunction, and troubleshoots by making minor adjustments and/or repairs such as replacing valve plates, broken flares, tubing, adjusting expansion valves, replacing small electric motors and making temporary pipe repairs; Assists mechanics in major equipment overhaul or maintenance during breakdown or in the non-cooling season; Responsible for the proper care of hand tools, instruments and equipment assigned or used during tour of duty, keeping work areas and shop clean; Monitors and performs maintenance, adjustments and repairs on the chillers, air handlers, utility systems and related equipment; Maintains proper steam pressures for the various systems throughout the facility by means of pressure reducing valves; Ensures condensate return-systems are operating properly; Operator makes adjustments and repairs as required to steam traps, pressure power pumps, electric condensate pumps, flash tanks and condensate receivers; and Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Variable shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Operator/PD08186A Physical Requirements: On occasions, may have to bend, stoop, crawl, sit and climb and work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. Works on ladders and occasionally over operating equipment. Occasionally lifts objects over 50 pounds and uses chain hoist when lifting heavier objects.

Work is generally performed indoors with adequate light and ventilation. Occasionally, work is done outside where the Operator is subject to a variety of weather conditions. Incumbent may have to work in hot, cramped and dirty environments and occasionally in-areas of temperature extremes of 100 degrees Fahrenheit and above. Exposed to the possibility of burns while working on steam and hot water equipment.

Noise level is often high, sometimes requiring hearing protection to prevent hearing loss; Other protective equipment such as goggles, gloves and masks may be needed periodically. Occasionally, works in contaminated areas and is exposed to communicable diseases when changing filters, etc. The A/C Equipment Operator is also subject to noxious gases, cuts, bruises, falls and scrapes.

Requirements & Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $34.64 – $40.47/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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