- Position Title
- Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBST-12729864-25-JG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 to Wednesday, May 14, 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.
3.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Select the appropriate answer to the following question based on your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of your knowledge or skills 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. Please select only one letter for each item.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: The following question is a Screen-Out Element which is a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet this screen out element are ineligible for further consideration.
1.
(Screen-Out) Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision: Do you have the ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision? From the descriptions listed below, select the appropriate response that best describes your past work or training performance (must be reflected in your resume).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided
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.
2.
Performs preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment including refrigeration equipment, air compressors, evaporators, belt driven exhaust fans, ice makers, cooling towers and pumps, etc.
3.
Cleans and inspects units for proper operation, replaces worn/damaged belts and filters, and repairs leaks; lubricates moving parts and drains and replaces oil.
4.
Change filters and cleans coil surfaces on a wide variety of heating and cooling equipment.
5.
Performs maintenance and repair to several hundred stand-alone expansion units, ice makers, drinking fountains, walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
6.
Replaces pump motors and pumps on air handling units.
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.
7.
Evacuates, brazes, and recharges systems using proper trade guidelines.
8.
Use of various tools and equipment such as screwdrivers; wrenches; pliers; grease guns; compressed air blowers, etc.
9.
Utilizes and maintain Siemans Controls and Temp Trak systems.
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.
10.
Handles refrigerant in accordance with federal EPA regulations.
11.
The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms.
The following statements pertain to troubleshooting.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Uses best trade practices in recovering refrigerant and leak testing.
13.
Disassembles and cleans HVAC units.
The following statements pertain to your ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Repairs or replaces electrical and mechanical components
15.
Assists journeyman mechanics in the execution of their duties.
16.
Follow electrical diagrams to connect wires to switches, relays, and thermostats.
17.
Follow preventive maintenance schedules and interprets schedules, wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.
The following statements pertain to your Knowledge of Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Installs, repairs, replaces, and fabricates parts necessary to effect air conditioning, ventilation, chiller plant, heating systems and refrigeration repairs of all types
19.
Maintains, repairs, and replaces pneumatic, electronic, and electric controls on various types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems
20.
Follows policy of section 608 of the clean air act that pertains to the recovery and venting of all refrigerant purchased and used