Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Description:

The position is at the full performance level located at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Engineering Service, In-House Construction Team. The primary purpose of the position is to serve the Veteran under the supervision of the Supervisor, In-House Construction Team. This includes the functions of the air conditioning, HVAC systems and that provide for a variety of refrigeration and air conditioning functions.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Certification Requirement: In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are ineligible for further consideration.

Ability To Do The Work Of An Air Conditioning Mechanic Without More Than Normal Supervision: Must have a knowledge of the refrigeration cycle of a variety of commercial and industrial systems to install, repair, and maintain circulating air and chilled water air conditioning systems, high, medium, and low temperature refrigeration systems, and total environmental control systems. Must have knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration as they relate to the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws and the use of refrigerant tables. Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, specifications and technical instructions to complete installation of equipment, repair specialized equipment, and make general repairs. Ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble units such as pumps, compressors, chillers, evaporators, condensers, and align motors. Ability to use a variety of tools, test equipment, and close tolerance measuring devices such as volt, ampere, and multimeters, vacuum and acid pumps, pressure gauges, serviceman's thermometer, humidity recorders, micrometers, calipers, welding and soldering equipment. Uses shop math when making layouts or determining pipe runs. Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques to check out the operating efficiency of the mechanical, electrical (working on electrical system of no more than 208 Volts AC and troubleshooting electrical systems up to 460 Volts AC inclusive), electronic and pneumatic systems for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

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)
• Technical Practices
• 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.