Air Conditioning Repair Mechanic

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Certification Requirement: In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act - this position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. Applicants who do not meet this requirement are ineligible for further consideration.

Experience

• 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.
• The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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).

Duties

• Calculates airflow and pressure-temperature characteristics for different systems
• Locates and repairs faulty equipment swiftly in order to reduce inoperative time to a minimum
• Locates trouble before dismantling - and makes repairs which insure proper functioning after assembly
• Performs complex repairs such as installing and fitting connecting rods - crank shafts - piston rings - bearings - and bushings
• Overhauls valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets - springs - floats - diaphragms - valve fittings - seals - and couplings
• Aligns motors and flywheel drives
• Checks out the refrigeration cycle of a variety of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements such as those that control low side and high side pressure
• The temperature of the cooling unit
• The temperatures of the liquid and suction lines
• The running time of the various mechanisms
• Examines equipment components visually and audibly for the probability of leaks
• Performs prescribed test procedures
• Explores probable reasons for equipment failure
• Identifies faulty equipment causes and makes repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating - cooling - humidifying - dehumidifying - cleaning - filtering - and circulating
• These systems use a variety of methods of air conditioning such as mechanical compression - vapor compression - absorption - and steam jet or air cycle

Physical Requirements

• The work requires carrying of equipment - tools and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds
• Most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders
• Occasionally - platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans - electrical and water lines and duct work
• The incumbent is required to stoop - stretch - bend - kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.