Summary The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic located at the Engineering Service at Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center, will report to Operations Supervisor. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic will assist with steam generation plant, chiller, and peripheral operations (AHU) and any rovering duties. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Responsibilities As an Air-Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, the incumbent operates a centralized, multiple zones air-conditioning plant that serves the medical center complex. The air-conditioning plant consists of two (2) 635-ton Centrifugal York chillers and the system performs various functions such as cooling, humidification, dehumidification, filtration, and ventilation. He/she may be required to work in conjunction with steam generation plant as relief, emergency, or on a continuing basis. Incumbent will provide Steam generation support. Must be UNIVERSAL E.P.A. certified to handle, recover, and reclaim refrigerants for all types of machines used at this medical center. Operates a centralized, multiple zones air-conditioning plant that serves the medical center complex. Maintaining water treatment in the cooling towers, distribution systems and the steam generation plant as per instructions and chemical company recommendations. Maintaining water treatment in the cooling towers, distribution systems and the steam generation plant as per instructions and chemical company recommendations Control the separate zones from a master control panel, i.e., select the operating temperatures, minimum fresh air, start and stop fans, can check zone temperatures, or may perform the same functions from local switches and gauges at the equipment site. Repairs, maintains, installs, and performs preventive maintenance on air conditioning plant equipment including two (2) 635-ton Centrifugal York chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, valves, pumps, pneumatic and electric controls, motorized dampers, water treatment equipment, gauges, fans, fan coil units, and other related equipment throughout the facility. Recognizes the cause of failures and/or operational problems on a large variety of equipment and systems Performs a variety of repairs ranging from replacing entire assemblies to simple adjustments and changing filters. Uses a large variety of diagnostic or testing equipment and remedy the situation quickly to avoid disruption of patient care. Rebuild units, such as pumps, heating/cooling coils, valves, replacing parts such as bearings, seals, gaskets, and couplings. Perform minor or emergency repair of systems throughout the facility to keep them functioning on a 24-hour basis or to secure them until the following workday. Evaluate emergency calls on all systems All other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 0600-1800 Weekdays TBD 2200-0630 Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic/PD40377A Physical Requirements: Prolonged physical effort is not routine. Occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds. Lifting equipment, such as chain hoists, is available for heavier objects. Some standing, stooping, bending and work on ladders (occasionally over operating equipment) is required. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.