Healthcare HVAC Technician: Precision Cooling Repair

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, Kentucky seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to repair and maintain HVAC systems in two divisions of the Veterans Health Administration.

The incumbent may be assigned to either division as needed, with a focus on diagnosing malfunctions and performing repairs to ensure climate control per VA design guidelines. Responsibilities include installation, system diagnostics, record-keeping, and collaboration with plumbers, electricians, and

Qualifications

• This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and modifies a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems to achieve regulated climatic conditions.
• Diagnoses and repair related systems such as air duct system, chilled water system, pumps, refrigeration, condensate water system, air conditioning controls, makeup water system, condensate drain system, cooling tower facilities.
• Performs installation on air conditioning equipment systems and components per manufacturer recommendations to produce efficient cooling and heating according to VA design guide.
• Keeps accurate records and operates building management system; works with dust, grease, dirt, and extreme conditions; coordinates with allied trades.
• Diagnoses and repairs refrigeration systems and related components; uses tools like gauges, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, torches; maintains equipment.
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm; PD30344A.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Lexington, Kentucky seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to repair and maintain HVAC systems in two divisions of the Veterans Health Administration.

The incumbent may be assigned to either division as needed, with a focus on diagnosing malfunctions and performing repairs to ensure climate control per VA design guidelines. Responsibilities include installation, system diagnostics, record-keeping, and collaboration with plumbers, electricians, and