- Position Title
- Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSR-12717204-25-CB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to Tuesday, April 8, 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.
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.
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).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education 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.
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF AN AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have the ability to perform the duties of the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision?
Related experience includes: Working independently as a journeyman in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of the more difficult and complex tasks of refrigeration and air conditioning trade; Installing, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance and repairing HVAC / Refrigeration equipment and controls; and Using tools, equipment and materials used in HVAC / Refrigeration and exhaust systems.
This experience must be documented in your resume.
Related experience includes: Working independently as a journeyman in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of the more difficult and complex tasks of refrigeration and air conditioning trade; Installing, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance and repairing HVAC / Refrigeration equipment and controls; and Using tools, equipment and materials used in HVAC / Refrigeration and exhaust systems.
This experience must be documented in your resume.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT (SCREEN OUT)
The position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved CFC Universal Certification. This is in accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you possess a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Technician Certification (Type I, II, and III or Universal Certification) through an EPA approved technician program?
NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, your certification must be clearly documented within your application materials. You will be required to provide a copy of the certification if referred for interview.
NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, your certification must be clearly documented within your application materials. You will be required to provide a copy of the certification if referred for interview.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Fabricating duct work from sheet metal for modifications, installation or repair of air conditioning duct systems.
4.
Installing and maintaining HVAC equipment and/or components (such as: ultra-low freezers, centrifuges, refrigerated incubators, tubing, valves, fittings and casting).
5.
Utilizing technical ability to plan, prepare, design and install all types of HVAC/Refrigeration and exhaust systems.
The following statements pertain to your TECHNICAL PRACTICES.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Utilizing technical ability to interpret sketches, diagrams, blueprints, electrical schematics, formulas and programming for a building automation operation system.
7.
Planning, designing, installing, repairing and troubleshooting HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and exhaust systems.
8.
Maintaining current inventory of parts, hardware, refrigerant, and other products and notifiying supervisor when reordering is needed.
The following statements pertain to your ability to INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Utilizing schematics, blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, oral and written instructions while conforming to safe efficient working practices.
10.
0 Completing work assignments that are made through written and oral instructions, work orders and preventive maintenance print-out schedules.
11.
Assembling or installing a variety of equipment (such as evaporators, condensers, receivers, expansion valves, dryers, etc.) per manufacturer's specifications.
The following statements pertain to your ability to USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Making mechanical repairs to such items as pumps, compressors, chillers, receivers and evaporators performing such tasks as installing and fitting connecting rods, crankshafts, rings, bearings and bushings.
13.
Using precision tools and equipment, such as volt-ohm meters, amp meters, halide and electronic leak detectors, calibration equipment and other tools and test equipment used in the refrigeration trade.
14.
Calibrating and setting up transmitters, thermostats, and other pneumatic electric controls.
The following statements pertain to your KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Charging systems with proper refrigerants to obtain optimum operating temperatures.
16.
Using charging gauges and charging cylinders to maintain HVAC equipment.
17.
Properly reclaiming and disposing of all types of refrigerant.
The following statements pertain to your skill in TROUBLESHOOTING.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Applying principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration such as the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer laws, the use of refrigerant table.
19.
Making bench performance checks and calibrations to assure that each control segment will be operational as installed or with a minimum of readjustment due to peculiarities of a component or system.
20.
Using vacuum pumps, halide torches or electronic leak detectors to troubleshoot and repair equipment.