Summary The National Gallery of Art (NGA) welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Nearly four million people come through our doors each year-with millions more online-making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes nearly 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Responsibilities This position is located in the Facilities Management Division (AFM), Operations Department of the National Gallery of Art. NGA houses and safeguards priceless art treasures which are required to be maintained at a relatively constant temperature and humidity in order to protect their materials and prolong their life. Therefore, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) requirements dictate that temperature and relative humidity is maintained to critical specifications at all times. This is a third shift position. Candidates must be able to work the other two shifts as needed. The A/C Equipment Mechanic will repair, inspect, operate, service, troubleshoot and maintain building mechanical equipment, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and heating systems, and necessary action to restore any electrical plumbing or control (BAS) systems when an emergency breakdown occurs. In this position you will: Be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems. Be responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the various air conditioning and refrigeration systems that operate with various @types of AC compressors. Receive written work orders, oral instructions, blueprints, and sketches indicating the nature of inspection, maintenance, repair or installation of mechanical system components. Use and properly operate an Ohm, Amp, Watt, and Voltage meters, measuring instruments and testing equipment such as flowmeters, recording meters, micrometers, psychrometer, velometers, and electronic leak detectors. Service power sources, which involve tightening connections; make splices; insulating exposed wires; cleaning and lubricating moving parts; testing for proper operation, and replacing items such as belts, fans, and fuses, coils, electric motors, electric contactors, relays, and magnetic starters. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Designated and/or random drug testing may be required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after12/31/59. Required medical examination documents. This is a third shift position. Must be able to work the other two shifts. Must be able to lift own weight. Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and other hard-to-reach places. Must be able to walk, climb, crawl, kneel, stoop, bend, push and pull for extended periods. Must be able to carry up to 40 pounds. Must be able to work in confined space areas. Must be able to work inside and outside, in all kinds of weather. Must be able to work in noisy, dirty, dusty and greasy areas. Must be able to work at heights of 30 feet or more, and in confined areas. Must be able to work safely in areas with rotating machinery and parts. Works with and around hazardous materials and chemicals. May be required to wear earplugs, goggles, masks, and gloves. Work subject to noxious gases, fumes, cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns from steam and hot water piping and electrical shock. Exposure to repeated, prolonged, or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin and internal organs. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. This is a third shift position. Candidates must be able to work the other two shifts as needed. Qualifications In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of 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). 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. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Education There are no education requirements for this position. Additional Information The National Gallery of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. AN EXTERNAL SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND RECEIVE A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, RESULTING IN A SATISFACTORY SUITABILITY DETERMINATION BEFORE BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/equal-employment-opportunity Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/reasonable-accommodation Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans Reasonable Accommodation Requests: To learn more, please consult the following resources: Disability Employment - Reasonable Accommodations (OPM) How to contact an agency
