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Position Title
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTG-12736254-25-JB Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, May 15, 2025 to Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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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. (limit characters)
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.
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 not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. (limit characters)
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). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Subject matter experts will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documentation. (limit characters)
1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - From the descriptions below, choose the one letter beside the statement that best describes the highest level of experience that you possess and that demonstrates your ability to 'Ability to Do the Work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without More Than Normal Supervision' (Screen-Out Element). This is a screen-out element. Failure to meet a minimum level will result in an ineligible rating. Select only ONE letter. (limit characters)
2. CERTIFICATION: The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic must possess and maintain a current Type I and Type II Certification in Refrigerant Usage and Recovery. Do you have the required certification? A copy of your current Type I and Type II Certification in Refrigerant Usage and Recovery must be submitted with our application and must be legible. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Skilled in troubleshooting complex air conditioning and refrigeration systems of unusual compressor arrangements and theories. (limit characters)
4. Receives little or no instruction on routine assignments. (limit characters)
5. Exercises significantly more judgement and independence in determining the methods and techniques required to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems. (limit characters)
6. Skill in interpreting drawings, specifications, schematics, operator and parts manuals, etc of varying degrees of complexity for complete systems such as the air conditioning equipment for MRI space. (limit characters)
7. Ability to prepare duct work diagrams in planning and laying out work. (limit characters)
8. Knowledge and ability in pipe-fitting, electrical and plumbing trades in order to properly install such equipment as steam regulators, air regulators, refrigerant driers, ice machines, water fountains etc. (limit characters)
9. Plan and lay out the work to be performed on a particular task such as ordering of material to construct and install  duck work in a critical care area. (limit characters)
10. Ability to install duck work and filtration devices such as HEPA filters in critical areas such as Bone Marrow Transplant, MICU, SICU, and highly contagious areas associated with TB and HIV positive patients. (limit characters)
11. Practical knowledge of the principles underlying the work and other technical knowledge such as sheet metal  work, electronic theory and design. (limit characters)
12. Comprehensive trade knowledge of electrical theory (A.C. and D.C.), principles, elements, and systems operations. (limit characters)
13. Ability to use practical knowledge in the maintenance computerized systems such as fire alarm duct detectors, refrigeration alarms, and HVAC ( heating, ventilation, air conditioning). (limit characters)
14. Must have a Universal Refrigerant Certification in accordance with CFR Part 82. Subpart F, which authorized him/her to install and recover refrigerants to include but not limited to R11, R12, R22, R502, R134A, R123, R404A, R409A and R408A. (limit characters)
15. Ability to use or operate tools, equipment or machines varying in difficulty. (limit characters)
16. Repair of multiple pumps and compressor systems such as primary chill water pumps, secondary chill water pumps, centrifugal chillers and reciprocating chillers (limit characters)
17. Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on the environmental control rooms. (limit characters)
18. Responsible for the troubleshooting and repair of multi-zone air conditioning equipment with all necessary fans, pumps, colling towers and controls required to condition medical center space. (limit characters)
19. Perform operational checks on all equipment after repair and preventive maintenance. (limit characters)
20. Ability to effectively function on the Energy Management Computer System in order to shut down equipment or systems to make repairs, correct problems, and check for proper operation of alarms. (limit characters)
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