- Position Title
- Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSY-12733073-25-BJJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 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:
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.
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.
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?
4.
A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
5.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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.
Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
- Name and Contact Information
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2019 to April 2021)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week if part-time)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
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.
Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I am CFC certified (Universal) by the EPA as per the Clean Air Act of 1990.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Do you have the Ability To Lead or Supervise - By answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Passing on instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group. Leading and working along with other workers and setting the pace while demonstrating the proper work methods. Reporting to supervisor uneven workload, insufficient work output or subpar quality is observed from shop personnel.
3.
Installs, Maintains and Repairs major and minor air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
4.
Performs preventative maintenance of diffusers, induction cabinets, mixing boxes, fire dampers and pneumatic smoke dampers.
5.
Serves as an operator in the operation of all air conditioning, refrigeration, heating equipment and all related components.
6.
Lays out and fabricates ducts and duct systems.
7.
Operates the Energy Management System including thermal storage systems and controls.
8.
Repairs, installs and maintains all types of refrigeration equipment including ice machines, freezers, walk-in coolers, expansion valves, condenser water pumps, chilled water pump, cooling tower fans and motor, and air handing units.
9.
Maintains exhaust fans, fume hood fans, return air fans, and both direct and belt driving types.
10.
Adjusts and records all findings such as compressor temperatures, water temperatures, oil pressures and other information pertinent to the safe and efficient operation of all equipment.
11.
Maintain the complex and extensive HVAC controls and building automation systems involving the interfacing of electric, electromechanical, pneumatic and electronic systems.
12.
Utilizes diagrams, drawings, operating manuals and special facility procedures to repair and maintain building HVAC systems.
13.
Reads schematics and blueprints.
14.
Tests units and systems upon completion of repair to ensure that the air is conditioned, or equipment is repaired according to requirements.
15.
Selects materials and obtains replacement parts by comparison with the part to be replaced, or by reference to supply lists and manufacturers' catalogs.
16.
Troubleshoots all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment from 1/4-ton systems to 300 ton systems; equipment types ¼ to 2 HP hermetic compressors, one to forty tons reciprocating compressor and five 600-ton centrifugal compressors; also air and water cooled condensers, dry and wet-type evaporators.
17.
Installs, maintains, and calibrates both electronic and pneumatic controls such as relays, humidistat's, temperature controls, solenoid valves, chiller water valves, steam valves and other components used in conjunction with air conditioning, refrigeration and heating system.
18.
Performs maintenance and repair of 20,000 pounds per hour water tube boilers with multi-stage duplex steam and electric boiler feed water pumps.
19.
Repairs and calibrates control instruments by using common hand tools and tools common to the trade.
20.
Selects the proper tools, decide on the methods and techniques to use, and complete the work