Air Conditioning Equipment Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Conditioning Equipment Operator position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs involves operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex utility systems. Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and possess a range of technical skills in equipment management, ensuring adherence to operational protocols.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to operate, troubleshoot, and repair utility systems.
• Must provide detailed descriptions of skills and experience.
• Experience includes volunteer work, reflected in resume.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain complex utility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Installation

Repair

Interpret Instructions

Operation of Equipment

Job description

The Air Conditioning Equipment Operator position performs work involved in operating, troubleshooting and repairing complex utility systems. The position is located in the Maintenance & Operations Section, Engineering Service, at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Spokane, Washington.
Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of 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 (other than blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• 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.