Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic.

About the Role

Performs the entire scope of work involved in the repair, overhaul, maintenance, installation, and relocation of industrial air conditioning systems, air compressors, and combination heating/air conditioning systems. Performs work on specialized application air conditioning and heating equipment to accomplish proper climatic and temperature conditions. Must have a working knowledge to perform routine electrical repairs and installation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, replace, and/or modify complex commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
• Handle and carry tools, equipment, and testing devices, occasionally weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work at various sites, including use of ladders, platforms, scaffolding, hoists, and pulleys.
• Perform work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including on top of tall buildings and in cramped areas.

Requirements

• Background investigation is required.
• Pre-employment physical and drug test are required.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. issued Driver License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Refrigerant, Transition, and Recovery Certification (Universal license) as required by law to handle and dispense HVAC refrigerants.
• Initial probationary period may be required.
• Ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks of an air conditioning equipment mechanic, including troubleshooting and maintaining HVAC systems without more than normal supervision.

Qualifications

Open to U.S. citizens. 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). You must demonstrate through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position.

Physical Effort

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
• Occasional use of platforms, scaffolding, hoists, holders, and pulleys.

Working Conditions

• Most work is performed inside; occasionally outside on tall buildings or in cramped areas with low overheads.
• Exposure to gas, smoke, ash, scalding water, carbon monoxide, oil, sulfur fumes, and toxic refrigerants.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, protective gloves, facemasks, and protective clothing is required.

Education

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for student loan repayment, recruitment incentives, and relocation incentives.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and agency determination.