Summary This position of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is assigned to work in the Engineering Services, Facility Operations Section of the Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Shop at the Long Beach, VHA facility. Responsibilities Changing filters and cleaning coil surfaces on a wide variety of heating and cooling equipment, including furnaces, air handling units and fan coil units. Cleaning and repairing fan coil units to include replacement of multi-speed motors, fans, and switches. Removing covers to fan coil units and making visual and audible checks for dust, dirt, and mechanical and electrical defects. Using prescribed test procedures, voltage testers, and hand tools common to the trade in locating problems and repairing fan coil units. Cleaning and purging air out of lines so that water will circulate replaces electrical components such as 3-speed switches, thermostat relays, thermostats, on-off switches, etc. Repairing or replacing structural components such as tops and doors, knobs, and latches. Replacing pump motors and pumps on all air handling units. Using best trade practices in recovering refrigerant, leak testing, troubleshooting and other refrigerant tasks - performing preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment to Fan Coil Units including refrigeration air dryer units, air compressors, evaporators, belt driven exhaust fans, heating and cooling circulating pumps, chillers, and cooling towers and pumps. Changing filters on air handling units, greases motors and bearings, and checks and replaces belts and performing other limited repairs as required. Extensive knowledge of the refrigeration cycle and all its components. Able to replace all refrigeration components, compressor, TVX, EXV, fixed orifice meter devices, accumulators, receivers, solenoids, and others auxiliary components. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Authorized; schedule can be discussed at time of selection. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD10732A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2026. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly. Extended standing and working in confined or inaccessible areas are typical. Exposure to extreme heat, cold, and winds, both indoors and outdoors. This includes working directly in walk-in freezers, as well as dusty, greasy, and slippery areas. Mandatory use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to mitigate risks from electrical shock, moving machinery, toxic fumes, and refrigerant gases. Correct vision, hearing, and dexterity are essential. Works on catwalks and ladders. Follows Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) on safety practices Education Additional Information 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. 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.
