AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for Tripler Army Medical Center, Department of Logistics, Facility Management Branch. Learn more about this agency Duties Performs comprehensive repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of large industrial air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, including chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, and related control equipment. Works with systems that utilize mechanical compression, vapor compression, absorption, steam-jet, and air-cycle methods to cool, heat, humidify, dehumidify, filter, and circulate air. Maintains and repairs domestic and commercial refrigeration units, walk-in coolers, freezers, dehumidifiers, and ventilating systems. Diagnoses malfunctions, determines root causes, and performs corrective repairs to restore full system functionality. Operates and monitors the central control and data system (CCDS) to control and monitor temperatures, pressures, and the status of major equipment 1a items such as air conditioning systems and high pressure boilers. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. This position requires a pre-employment physical exam. This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. 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 a(n) AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC ~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element applicants should document experience where they are able to perform common duties as appropriate. I can perform the full maintenance cycle of various air conditioning and heating equipment such as compressors and motors. I am able to perform tests on HVAC equipment to replace defective parts. I 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. Physical Effort: The mechanic frequently carries and sets-up parts and equipment that weight up to 50 pounds. Repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of the system worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, requiring extended periods of stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling. Working Conditions: Work is frequently dirty and greasy; variable temperatures occur when working in cold storage rooms; employee is subject to possible injuries, such as cuts, bruises, burns, and electrical shock. The employee is exposed to possible respiratory disorders due to inhalation of refrigerant gases. Employee must wear personal protective equipment as required and as directed to include but not limited to protective clothing, eye/face/head protection, hearing protection, hand/foot protection, respiratory protection, etc. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period one year during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. EPA Section 608 Certification is preferred. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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 windowLearn 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.