Summary This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Facilities Management & Engineering Service (FES) at the VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. The incumbent is responsible for the operation, cleanliness, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems and all other associated equipment. Responsibilities Major Duties include but are not limited to: Performs daily checks on all Critical Refrigeration and HVAC systems. Makes in person checks and utilize the temperature and humidity monitoring system, Metasys Energy Management System, Ocean view system, documenting findings, reporting any issues to supervisor. Have work orders generated for any needed repairs, assist in finding parts to be ordered, and keeping affected services up to speed on parts ordered and repairs. Maintain proper Temperatures, Humidity and Space Pressures according to VA Policies, maintain air filters, belts pulleys, motors, bearings, blowers, greasing, clean coils, assure all PM records are kept up on all HVAC, Refrigeration, and related equipment. Assure all Ice Machines, Ice Maker, Water Fountain Preventive Maintenance and Water Filter Changes at Baltimore Medical Center, Fort Meade, Linthicum Heights, Glen Burnie, Annex, Rosedale Campus are completed to VA Policy and recorded in the system. They assure all Medical, Pharmacy other Critical Refrigerator and Freezer PMs at Baltimore Medical Center, Fort Meade, Linthicum Heights, Glen Burnie, Annex, Rosedale Campus are completed to VA Policy standards and documented in the system. Responsible for the Operation, Cleanliness, Maintenance (preventive and reactive), Troubleshooting, Installation and Repair of all Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Chiller Purge Units, Heating Systems, Geothermal HVAC, Dehumidifiers, Domestic and Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers. Conducts preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and make repairs, new installations, and needed alterations to all HVAC, Cook and Chill Equipment, Refrigeration, Medical Gas, Oxygen, Vacuum, Air Compressors, Dental Air Compressors, Refrigerated Air Driers, Desiccant Air Dryers, Alarm Panels, Outlets, and other associated equipment, Gas Furnaces, Oil Burners, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Window Units, Electric Heat Pumps, Mini Splits, large Commercial DX units, Dehumidifiers, Computer Server Room CRAC Units, Steam and Hot Water Unit Heaters, VAV Boxes, Through the Wall Heat Pumps, all large Air Handling Units with Chilled Water, Reheat Units, all large and small Exhaust Fans, Change Air Filters, Belts, Grease, Clean Coils, Change out Electric motors on HVAC and all associated Pumps up to 100HP. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD24175A Physical Requirements: The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent carries, lifts and handles parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be hot, dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, burns, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation of harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, etc. The incumbent may wear protective clothing. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. 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 an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
