Summary This position is located in the FMS of Stratton VAMC in Albany. The Leader role of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is responsible for leading work crew organizing and scheduling daily work assignments to ensure systems function efficiently and effectively. The incumbent will ensure the proper maintenance, repair, installation, modification and operation of a variety of comfort cooling and heating systems such as heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air circulating. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for following all safety regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and hospital policies to ensure workplace injuries are reduced or eliminated. Responsible for HVAC systems such as central air handling units, direct expansion split systems, walk-in refrigeration coolers, medium and low temperature refrigeration units, exhaust fan units, direct digital controls, pneumatic controls, low voltage controls, high voltage controls. Ensure the EICM makes control adjustment to ensure HVAC systems are tuned for optimal energy savings. Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and high priorities are attended to first. Ensures electronic refrigerant logs are kept up to date and maintained. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8:00 -4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic Leader/PD20F28O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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, 09/08/2026. 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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: The incumbent is required to work in confined areas in and around air handlers, pumps, motors, and refrigeration machinery. The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, climbing, crouching and bending. Physical effort may include squeezing into and crawling through tight spaces for a limited amount of time as well as working on top of and climbing on equipment. Workers frequently carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs. unassisted, occasionally items weighing over 40 lbs. with the assistance of weightlifting equipment and or other workers. Leader role may also include working at a desk for long periods of time; this may include filing, writing and computer data entry. Incumbent will perform duties in a modern plant and facility. There is continuous noise from equipment and machinery. The incumbent may be required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders and scaffolding, stand for extended periods of time, excessive walking and crawling may be required. Incumbent will be expected to work outside in inclement weather when necessary and work on or near high temperature machinery and equipment. Workers are subject to dirty, greasy and wet work environments. Workers are also subject to handling and working around chemical feed systems and may come in contact with water treatment chemicals which could cause burns from caustics and acids. Workers are also subject to cuts, abrasions and burns while working around equipment. Work conditions will also include up to date office furniture and machinery thus insuring the most efficient manor to perform his/her duties Education There is no education requirement at this grade level. Additional Information 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.
