Maintenance Mechanic

industrial maintenance jobs; Francis E. Warren Air Force Base (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Major duties involve planning, troubleshooting, and maintaining large HVAC/R systems on a DoD installation. Tasks include installing ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, boilers, and associated control equipment, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Expect to read blueprints, perform preventive maintenance, and handle electrical work related to HVAC/R. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and pass drug testing as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC/R principles, refrigerants, and boiler systems.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment and meters.
• Familiarity with safety regs and records management.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Skill in dismantling, repairing, and balancing pumps, compressors, and turbines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out work from blueprints and orders.
• Troubleshoot HVAC/R systems and locate malfunctions.
• Install, repair, and maintain large industrial ventilation, refrigeration, and AC systems.
• Install/repair boilers and associated control equipment.
• Perform electrical work incidental to HVAC/R maintenance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems.

Skills

HVAC/R principles

Electrical testing

Safety regulations

Repair and troubleshooting

Hand and power tools

Blueprint reading

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Meggers / electrical testers

Job description

Major Duties

• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders.
• Troubleshoots HVAC/R systems with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains large commercial and industrial ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning (AC), and cooling systems with complex problems and extensive repairs.
• Installs, modifies, overhauls, repairs, and maintains a variety of complex heating boilers and/or heating systems, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
• Performs essential electrical work incidental to the maintenance and operation of HVAC/R systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems and equipment.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Shift work may be required.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Will be required to train/guide lower graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregularhours.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 poundsunassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue‑coloured positions, you must meet any screen‑out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration and properties of refrigerants; mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic principles to inspect, install, test, maintain, and repair power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment; and the construction and operation of a variety of large industrial and commercial refrigeration and A/C systems.
2. Knowledge of electrical equipment, i.e., meggers, test lamps, voltage testers, ammeters, and polarity testers.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
4. Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators to include balancing, aligning, and maintaining turbines, pumps, generators, and ash shredding equipment and preheaters; troubleshooting complex problems on large projects; and applying prescribed test procedures.
5. Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and a variety of test equipment.
6. Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, sketches, and specifications; and maintain difficult balances of a variety of refrigerant controls and complicated motor controls.

Physical Effort: The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.

Working Conditions: The employee works indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Occasionally works outside, on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to possible burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions, follows prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard‑toe shoes, respirators, hard hats, and fire retardant gloves.

PART‑TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part‑time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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