Summary This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Facilities Management at the VA Health Care Center St. Cloud, MN. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance and repairing all HVAC&R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) equipment and controls. Responsibilities Major duties include: Makes regularly scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on a recurring basis of air conditioning, refrigeration and air handling equipment, including electronic and pneumatic controls located throughout the VA Campus. Candidate is responsible for the maintenance and repair of ice machines and water fountains. Candidate should possess the skills to identify repairs needed to all system components such as: compressors, motors, belts, condensers, cooling coils, receivers, fans, piping, valves, dryers, controls, pumps, and air filters. Responsible for the window air conditioning unit maintenance and repair (seasonal-work). Assists in the installation of the above equipment and associated systems. Familiarization with duct fabrication and system design, including fire dampers and damper requirements per code would be beneficial. Responsible for the monitoring, updating, inventorying and location of campus refrigeration and space temperature monitoring system and associated refrigerated equipment. Maintains an accurate inventory, location, use and parameters of this equipment is to be kept up to date in the facilities Building Management System (BMS, otherwise known on campus as Metasys). Monitored equipment includes, but is not limited to: medical use refrigerators and freezers (particularly the blood-bank units), patient food refrigerators and freezers, lab refrigerators and freezers as well as other coolers and equipment, and critical space monitoring. Responsible for maintaining filters and filtration for all equipment assigned. Required to perform maintenance and repair to the facilities bowling equipment. For all equipment assigned, maintain parts and materials inventory for standard preventative maintenance and repair duties. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD90173A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Without more than normal supervision SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT #1: 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. Examples of qualifying related experience include but are not limited to: Performs maintenance and repair to air conditioning units, air handling units, walk-in coolers, ice making machines, refrigerated tray carts, and such other equipment and/or systems as may be assigned. Makes regularly scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on a recurring basis of air conditioning, refrigeration and air handling equipment, including electronic and pneumatic controls located throughout the VA Campus. Incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of ice machines and water fountains. Possess the skills to identify repairs needed to all system components such as: compressors, motors, belts, condensers, cooling coils, receivers, fans, piping, valves, controls, pumps, and air filters. Responsible for the window air conditioning unit maintenance and repair (seasonal work). Assists in the installation of the above equipment and associated systems. NOTE: This is the same language that you used in the assessment for Q1. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT #2: 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. Preferred Experience: Experience working with air conditioning equipment to include split-systems, window air conditioning, reclaim evacuation, recharge system, and solder/braze. 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: Occasionally may lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work is performed from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Occasionally required to work from an aerial lift platform in hard-to-reach places. Includes physical exertion related to actions such as lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes; and physical effort related to movements such as walking, running, climbing, crawling and bending. Possible exposure to strain related to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching or stooping for extended periods off time. Working Conditions: May occasionally be exposed to hazards such as moving objects, elevation changes, electrical conductors, operating machinery and high or low temperatures. Subject to injuries such as cuts, bumps, shock, falls, bruises, etc. Inside work may be dusty, noisy, and dirty. Work is also performed outside and may be performed in inclement weather. All work is to be done per VA Safety Guidelines utilizing PPE requirements. Incumbent is required to be familiar with proper safety precautions when working in patient rooms or areas where infections or contagious diseases may exist. Education There is no education substitution for this series/grade. Additional Information The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the @context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
