Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Oklahoma City, OK · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

About the role

This position is located at the Oklahoma City VA HCS - Facilities Management service and is responsible for the proper installation, maintenance, repair, and necessary modification of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment ranging from multi-ton to fractional horsepower units and their related systems.

Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD12827A

Responsibilities

Maintenance, repair, and installation of direct expansion refrigeration and air conditioning
Environmental control rooms
Walk-in refrigerators and freezers
Blood bank refrigerators
Ice machines
Refrigerated medical equipment for labs and research
Drinking fountains
Roof top units used to cool computer rooms and research experimental rooms
Chill water systems
Heating water systems
Humidifiers
Pneumatic controls and piping
Regulators and valves for fan coils, induction units, and heating and cooling coils
Air handling units and exhaust systems

Requirements

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. Experience: No specific length of training required, but must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work. Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions on the resume. Rating follows OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Screen‑out element evaluated first (usually question 1); those meeting minimal acceptable qualification proceed to rating against the remaining 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 includes paid, unpaid, volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social organizations). Volunteer work is credited. A full year of work is 35‑40 hours per week; part‑time credited proportionally. Applicants must clearly indicate duties and hours per week for each position to receive credit.

Skills

Equipment assembly, installation, and repair
Interpret instructions and specifications (including blueprint reading)
Materials technical practices
Troubleshooting
Use and maintain tools and equipment
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Schedule