Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Description:

As an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for the medical center, the incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills of the trade in accomplishing the following typical duties. Responds to service order calls regarding the malfunctioning or inoperable refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/27/2025.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbent may be required to bend, reach, and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods. Frequently works from ladders, platforms, high places, and cramped spaces. Considerable climbing, walking and stooping are also required for this position. Frequently lifts and moves objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50 pounds either alone or with others. Incumbent works indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, and is exposed to the usual occupational hazards. Is required to work in close, extremely hot or cold places, and around high voltage electricity. Must work in noisy, dusty, and humid places.