Summary This position is part of the, The John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. The incumbent will serve as a journeyman to senior master Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (HVAC) on the Kennedy Center staff and to perform HVAC work and other diversified duties on complex HVAC systems, Controls, and Building Automation Systems (BAS). Responsibilities Responsible for HVAC systems that support a wide variety of nonstandard commercial applications including restaurants, theaters, concert halls, opera houses, large interior and exterior event spaces, parking garages, and office space. Inspects, constructs, installs, maintains, repairs, controls, diagnoses, troubleshoots, modifies, relocates, and loads and tests a wide variety of HVAC systems. Recognizes or diagnoses the electrical or electronic faults in HVAC equipment and makes repairs. Troubleshoots electronics in order to isolate cause of malfunction in components and works on electrical components that include series, parallel, compound lines and circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current. Installs, inspects, modifies, maintains, repairs, and operates controls for variable frequency drives, switch gear, and motor controllers. Repairs or replaces defective motors, transformers, contactors, relays, breakers, programmable logic controllers, circuit boards and thermostats. Installs feeder and branch circuits of all sizes and in correctly sized conduit. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Must have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Universal Certification at time of appointment. Qualifications 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 Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below: 1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) (OPM Job Element 1) 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation and Repair (OPM Job Element 2-E) 3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) (OPM Job Element 75-A) 4. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (OPM Job Element 81) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job related factors. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. 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. Physical Efforts and Working Conditions: Incumbent must be in good physical condition. The incumbent will climb ladders and must be able to climb stair towers of greater than 100 feet. Accessing work sites often requires walking more than three miles throughout the day and stepping over objects. Work of this position involves pushing, pulling, or carrying of objects of varying sizes and shapes, weighing up to 50 pounds. Incumbent works in confined areas such as attics, near ceilings, in utility corridors, etc. Incumbent will work from various heights on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding. Duties are performed both inside and outside in weather conditions varying from hot, humid summer heat to below freezing winter temperatures. Education Additional Information Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are not suitable for core or situational telework, use the Center guidance during an emergency or natural disaster. Stipulations of Employment: Must provide a copy of EPA 608 Universal Certification at time of application. Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position requires a fixed work schedule; flexible work schedules will not be authorized. The tour of duty: Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Miscellaneous: This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2463. The Center uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # KC-25-MP-12779123HD using Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet merit promotion requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. must reapply under this announcement.
