Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Not Required

Duties

Serve as an air conditioning equipment mechanic within the Directorate of Public Works.,Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing a variety of domestic and commercial air conditioning and refrigeration units and systems.,Install and maintain a variety of commercial domestic air conditioning/heating systems and coolant units.,Assist in the removal and/or installation of equipment by bolting or unbolting from frames.,Utilize testing devices and techniques to aid in locating malfunctions and worn or broken parts.,Connect or disconnect wiring and refrigerant lines; adjusts or replaces belts; measures and cuts flexible pipe or tubing; and solders or brazes to repair leaks.

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. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Chlorofluorocarbon Chemicals (CFC) Certification Type Universal, as required by section 608 of The Clean Air Act, 1900 EPA Mandatory Technician Certification. NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your CFC Universal Certification to your application package for verification. Failure to do so will result in a rating of ineligible. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-08: Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic tasks. I can work from oral instructions, work orders, and/or manufacturer's manuals; support senior journeymen mechanics on assignments involving units and systems that are larger and more complex; assist in the removal and/or installation of equipment; and use testing devices including a variety of meters and gauges. 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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-09: Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. ???????I have the ability to perform common Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic tasks. I can operate multi-meters, dial indicators, megger, regulated pressure gauges, leak detector, refrigerant tables, special purpose thermometers, etc. I can locate malfunctions; replace and/or adjust thermostats, pressure-stats, humidistats, relays, switches, DDC controllers or other automatic or electronic control devices. I can repair units and systems that are larger and more complex. 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: Work requires frequent bending, standing, and stooping in tiring positions, although there is occasional work at benches. Required to lift, push or pull a variety of items weighing up to 40 pounds sometimes up to 100 lbs. with assistance from other employees. Some assignments require climbing and must be able to work from ladders in cramped positions and in small spaces. WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent is subject to noise, cuts, bruises, and electrical shock; and may be required to wear special protective clothing or equipment. The Incumbent is subjected to conditions affected by heat, rain, snow, humidity, dust and grease, extreme cold, indoors and outdoors, roof tops. Hazards: toxic and/or explosive fumes, cuts and bruises, burns by electric shock, burns from chemically treated water, falls from ladders, bursting steam pipes, scalding water, etc

Other 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 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. This is a(n) 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. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate MAY be authorized. Flexible work schedules MAY be available.