Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Description:

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE***

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is completely in charge of the shift and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Chiller Plant and all HVAC equipment throughout the medical center campus. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is located within the Operations Division, Chiller Plant, Engineering Service at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Veteran Health Indiana, Indianapolis, IN.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, you must the following requirements.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.

EPA CERTIFICATION: In accordance with 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, EPA, people working in this type of position must have and maintain proper EPA Certifications for working with refrigerants. You MUST possess a current/valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Refrigerant Certification. (COPY OF CERTIFICATION/CARD REQUIRED) Please do not submit any photos.

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Screen Out Element: Do you have the ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision? Related experience includes safe and efficient operation of a chiller plant and associated HVAC equipment; completes minor repairs and troubleshoots a variety of large commercials and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

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PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving prolonged walking, standing, lifting. Repeated bending and will at times have to work prolonged hours. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic must practice safety in all work because of the hazards involved, such as inhalation of refrigerant during accidental release of refrigerant, direct contact with refrigerant in eyes and skin, working around high voltage and secondary voltage systems, climbing to high elevations such as cooling tower, working on top of air handling units where there are numerous hazards which could cause head injuries. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic will be working in areas where steam and hot water systems are installed, which the possibility of receiving burns. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic handles large pieces of equipment, such as electric motors, which weigh in excess of five hundred pounds. Exposure to sudden temperature changes going in and out of the deep freezes or conditioned and unconditioned spaces.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications . For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this 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

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.