Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Performs tasks involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Martinsburg VAMC Utilities Plants and the buildings these utilities serve.

Responsibilities

• Maintains plant logbooks, records, and ensures proper communication of information to the incoming Operator, Supervisor, Operations and maintenance foreman, and the Service Chief
• Submits, completes, and closes work orders to document maintenance, repairs, and installations
• Conducts comprehensive troubleshooting and diagnostics on all equipment, implementing necessary repairs as required
• Performs repairs including rebuilding pumps, replacing components such as mechanical seals, bearings, valves, pipe fittings, and motors
• Repairs insulation, re-packs valves, re-pipes systems, and performs other repairs as directed by the Plant Supervisor
• Conducts all operations safely and efficiently
• Performs proper operations, preventative maintenances, repairs, and new installation equipment and systems as determined by the Service Chief, Operation and Maintenance Foreman, Plant Supervisor, policy, directives, procedures, and State and Federal laws
• Interprets blueprints and diagrams related to pneumatic and electronic controls, schematic drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and literature, as well as piping plans and specifications for servicing and operating equipment
• Selects and utilizes hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment effectively during assignments and repairs, including PH meters, conductivity meters, manometers, dial indicators, voltage testers, multimeters, continuity testers, cable tracers, rotation meters, and Megohmmeters
• Conducts hourly inspections of equipment, recording readings as required by policies and procedures

Requirements

• Evidence of training or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards
• 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)
• A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week; part-time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities
• Applicants must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment to receive credit

Job Elements

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability to work without more than normal supervision

Physical Requirements

• The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions
• The incumbent carries, lifts, and handles parts weighing up to 50 pounds

Schedule

12-hour rotating schedule

Benefits

The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.