Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

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

01EXPERIENCE

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 appears as question 1&2 in the on-line questionnaire. [1. Certification Requirement (Screen-Out): In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. 2.

Ability To Do The Work Of An Air Conditioning Mechanic Without More Than Normal Supervision] 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 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.

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic must possess the skill and abilities of a Journeyman. The incumbent will perform tasks in the fields of air conditioning. refrigeration and steam distribution. Incumbent will perform the installation. maintenance, modification, and repair of various types of air conditioning equipment. Items serviced at this level can be self-contained and functionally independent or can be part of a facility-wide system consisting of many subsystems.

The air conditioning systems are large and complex requiring work on air cooled chill water units, direct exchange air cooled equipment of various sizes. large air banding equipment including variable speed drives. Additional air conditioning work will be in areas which have special requirements such as electronic data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories and other areas with sensitive equipment.

Duties Include: Utilizes the energy management control system in the information and command modes to operate equipment and provide the ability to troubleshoot HV AC systems. Performs vibration analysis of major building service equipment such as circulating pumps, air handlers, cooling tower fans, medical air compressors and vacuum pumps, etc. Make recommendations for planned maintenance and perform quality assurance follow-up inspections after major repair and overhauls to assure excellence in workmanship.

Tests systems and equipment for leaks, evacuates air and moisture or other foreign matter from refrigerant systems or components using proper refrigerant dryers, chemical dryers and, high vacuum pump. Incumbent charges systems with proper refrigerants to obtain optimum operating levels. Installs, maintains, and repairs tubing, valves, fittings, castings, and equipment by welding, brazing, Examines equipment for wear or damage, replaces parts or repairs deficiencies.

Properly installs belts, pulleys, connecting rods, crank shafts, pistons, rings, fans, overhauls valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, Boats, diagrams, valve fittings, seals and couplings, and abrasive motors and flywheel devices. Repairs, installs. and modifies all types of air conditioning, heat, and ventilation duct work throughout the various buildings of this medical complex.

Construct necessary dust barriers and/or block off areas as needed for the safety and protection of patients, staff; visitors, and equipment. Ensures that job site is clean of all debris and equipment upon the completion of work. Erect or suspend scaffolding in the performance of the duties and is responsible for the proper care and maintenance of his tools and equipment. Insure that all tools and equipment arc properly functioning and are safe for use.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD01149A Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Mechanic frequently carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers.

Air conditioning equipment mechanics make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently for long periods of time. Mechanic is occasionally required to work outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads.