- Position Title
- Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CARZ-12715978-25-LMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Certification Requirement (Screen-Out): In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a current/valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Universal Technician Certification (or Universal Certification through an EPA approved technician program). NOTE: You will be required to provide a copy of the certification, if referred for an interview.
1.
Do you possess a current/valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Universal Technician Certification (or Universal Certification through an EPA approved technician program)? Please provide a copy of the certification
(Screen Out) From the descriptions listed below, select only ONE (1) response that best describes your experience related to the work of this position and your ability to lead or supervisor others in performing the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (refer to the Duties section of this vacancy announcement for detailed information). NOTE: If you answer "yes" to this question, your resume must support the description selected by providing detailed documentation of the duties you have performed in the positions you have held.
2.
Do you have the ability to lead or supervisor others in performing the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic? This ability is demonstrated by experience that includes independently performing the work of a journeyman level Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic performing a full range of tasks on various types of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment in a commercial or industrial setting. Note: If you answer "yes" to this question, your resume must support the description above with detailed documentation of the duties you have performed in the positions you have held.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Utilizes proficiency on the Building Automated System (BAS) and control circuits; but not limited to: AHUs, DOAS, rooftop packaged units, FCUs, water fountains and ice machines, Exhaust blowers, VAV boxes, commercial and scientific refrigeration equipment, electric and pneumatic controls.
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Maintains and operates large commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
5.
Performs maintenance and repair to several hundred stand-stand-alone expansion units, ice makers, drinking fountains, walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
6.
Ensures timely performance of daily equipment checks of building service equipment
7.
Make repairs and/or adjustments building service equipment, as needed.
8.
Maintains stock levels of all parts and supplies needed for operation, repair and upkeep of all items assigned to the A/C-Refrigeration and Heating Unit.
9.
Works with shop and section supervisors to adjust and reschedule work, as necessary, in response to changing conditions, emergencies, and urgent needs, delays, etc.
10.
Generates monthly, bi-annual and annual reports.
11.
Reviews data outputs and reports for correctness, completeness, and timeliness; utilization of data outputs for maintenance documentation and records-keeping for purpose of demonstrating compliance for accreditation with The Joint Commission and other VA oversight programs
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Ensures needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained.
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Makes repairs to large industrial types of air conditioning equipment by modifying the equipment.
14.
Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative on all service contracts.
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Maintains accurate acquisition records for items procured.
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Serves as purchase card holder for his shop.
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Independently plans use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis.
18.
Works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms.
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Ensures proper functioning for ice machines, drinking fountains, ventilation units, louvers, walk-in and reach-in freezers and refrigerators, amongst other HVAC equipment.
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Ensures that the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanics follow proper procedures and meet deadlines and advises the service supervisors of problems.
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Instructs workers on proper methods, ensures work is properly allocated, checks work progress, and performs similar duties to ensure the group works productively.
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Makes the final check of the duties be performed by the lower grade workers for completeness and correct procedures are followed by code, and verifies the work are appropriate.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.