Air Conditioning Equipment Operator

Veterans Health Administration; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Operator with knowledge of centrifugal compressors, auxiliary machinery, and diesel generators.

The role requires demonstrating ability to perform the duties with correct training or experience, and to follow detailed instructions and safety standards. Applicants will be evaluated under Federal Wage System standards through a screening process.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the work.
• Qualifications evaluated against standard government criteria.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comfort and services through proper operation of HVAC systems.
• Interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Operate and repair equipment with normal supervision.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety equipment handling

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Operation of equipment

Technical practices

Tools

Blueprint reading

Measuring instruments

Job description

Air Conditioning Equipment Operators have a thorough knowledge of the principles of electrically driven centrifugal compressors, auxiliary machinery, diesel driven generators, water chemistry and the ability to take appropriate corrective action to maintain comfort, services and equipment. They possess a valid refrigerants compliance license issued by a competent authority.

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: Dexterity and Safety Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices 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.