- Position Title
- Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSV-12719782-25-SW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 to Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
2.
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.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
1.
Screen Out: Do you have the ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision in performing the full range of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment repair? Examples may include but not be limited to the following: Repair and maintenance of water and gas distribution systems and equipment, sewage disposal systems, fire sprinkler systems, low pressure steam distribution system to include regulating valves, traps, strainers, radiator valves and condensation piping. Ability to perform conduct air and water balance on HVAC systems. Must be able to use flow hoods, differential pressure measuring devices, rotation vane anemometer. Must be able to calculate air changes and room pressures. Requires an understanding of and the ability to install and troubleshoot direct digital controls (DOC). NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Selective Placement Factor:
EPA CERTIFICATION: In accordance with E.P.A 40 CFR Part 82, employees working in this position must have and maintain proper EPA Certifications for working with refrigerants. You must have and submit a universal EPA Certification in order to meet the requirements of this position.
Do you possess a universal EPA Certification? Certificate Required.
EPA CERTIFICATION: In accordance with E.P.A 40 CFR Part 82, employees working in this position must have and maintain proper EPA Certifications for working with refrigerants. You must have and submit a universal EPA Certification in order to meet the requirements of this position.
Do you possess a universal EPA Certification? Certificate Required.
3.
Selective Placement Factor:
Oregon state licensure for HVAC
Do you possess an Oregon state license for HVAC? License Required.
Oregon state licensure for HVAC
Do you possess an Oregon state license for HVAC? License Required.
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for WG-10 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Install and repair domestic and commercial refrigeration units and systems.
5.
Install and repair domestic and commercial air conditioning systems.
6.
Install and repair electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems.
7.
Apply a working knowledge of thermodynamics, as it pertains to mechanical action and relationships of heat and refrigeration.
8.
Interpret and apply refrigerant tables; calculate airflow and pressure-temperature characteristics for the different systems.
9.
Monitor and operate direct digital controls (DDC).
10.
Interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
11.
Read and interpret blueprints and develop drawings and schematics.
12.
Read and interpret wiring and pipe schematics.
13.
Troubleshoot commercial and industrial refrigeration systems using knowledge of the refrigeration cycle.
14.
Install and troubleshoot direct digital controls (DDC).
15.
Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems.
16.
Handle and reclaim refrigerants.
17.
Install air condition systems for different kinds of structures including those areas that have special requirements.
18.
Perform pipefitting, mechanical and electrical work on a variety of materials.
19.
Check for leaks by visual and audible examination of equipment components, by applying prescribed test procedures and equipment, and by exploration of probable reasons for equipment failure.
20.
Repair and maintain water and gas distribution systems and equipment, sewage disposal systems, fire sprinkler systems, low pressure steam distribution system to include regulating valves, traps, strainers, radiator valves and condensation piping.
21.
Measure air flow and pressure characteristics using flow hoods, differential pressure measuring devices, rotation vane anemometer.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must 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 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.
- 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 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.