Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Reno, NV · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

About the role

This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Facilities Management Service at the Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno - Nevada. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is responsible for installing - troubleshooting - performing preventative maintenance and repairing all HVAC/R systems (heating - ventilating - air conditioning and refrigeration) equipment and controls.

Responsibilities

Repairing - troubleshooting - maintaining and installing air conditioning equipment in the hospital and ancillary buildings
Installing - troubleshooting - repairing and maintaining refrigerators - freezers and ice machines - including those utilized for patient food and drugs - laboratory specimens and blood products
Operating and repairing all aspects of the environmental control system to include adding and removing points in the system - building graphics - modifying and troubleshooting programing - repairing and replacing sensors - actuators and other control devices - and repairing and replacing LAN devices such as terminal equipment controllers
Troubleshooting - diagnosing and making repairs to a large variety of equipment and systems that provide a variety of air-conditioning functions - such as heating - cooling - humidification - dehumidification and air cleaning - filtering and circulating
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work of this position. Evidence demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen‑out element (usually question 1 in the online questionnaire). Applicants who meet the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. Potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements.

Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. A full year of work is considered 35‑40 hours per week; part‑time experience is credited based on actual hours spent in appropriate activities. Clearly indicate the nature of duties, responsibilities, and weekly hours for each position.

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

Requirements

May be required to bend - reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods
Frequently works from ladders - platforms - high places and cramped spaces
Considerable climbing - walking and stooping is also required
Frequently lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lifts and carries objects over 50 lbs., either alone or with others

Schedule