Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. The employee will be required to successfully pass physical examinations as required by Federal and Office of Safety and Occupational Health Administration guides. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Perform the full repair cycle of air conditioning and heating equipment; have the ability to maintain residential, commercial, and industrial air conditioning equipment using tools common to the trade such as meters, gauges, recovery machines, and hand tools; perform refrigerant recovery; install and maintain variable air volume, chilled and heating water applications, oil and gas burners, furnaces, and heat pumps, water source heat pumps; and perform preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils, drain pans and drains, and adjusting belts. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Selective Placement Factor: This position has a selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment. Required Certification: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain Universal (Types I, II, and III) Certification. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. Physical Effort: Employee is required to handle and carry tools, equipment, and testing devices that seldom weigh over 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally will be required to perform work from a platform or scaffold in order to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines, and duct work. Occasionally required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed outside with exposure to temperature extremes common to this area. Some work performed indoors and in mechanical rooms. Occasionally subject to cuts, burns, electrical shocks and respiratory ailments. Exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases which may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin and internal organs. Employee may be required to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat, respirators, gloves and safety shoes. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.