Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

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. Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties as appropriate. I can perform the full repair cycle of air conditioning and heating equipment. I am able to maintain residential air conditioning equipment using tools common to the trade such as meters, gauges, recovery machines, and hand tools; perform refrigerant recovery; install and maintain oil and gas burners, furnaces, and heat pumps; and perform preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils, drain pans and drains, and adjusting belts. 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
  • 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 waterlines, and duct work. Occasionally required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Much of this work is 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.

**Incumbent must possess and maintain Universal (Types I, II, and III) Certification as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible**