- Position Title
- Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSY-12740517-25-SC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 22, 2025 to Friday, May 30, 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:
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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.
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).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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.
1.
Do you have the ability to perform the duties of an air conditioning equipment mechanic without more than normal supervision? This experience includes: Performs maintenance and repair to air conditioning units, air handling units, walk-in coolers, ice making machines, refrigerated tray carts, and such other equipment and/or systems as may be assigned. Makes regularly scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on a recurring basis of air conditioning, refrigeration and air handling equipment, including electronic and pneumatic controls located throughout the VA Campus. Incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of ice machines and water fountains. Possess the skills to identify repairs needed to all system components such as: compressors, motors, belts, condensers, cooling coils, receivers, fans, piping, valves, controls, pumps, and air filters. Responsible for the window air conditioning unit maintenance and repair (seasonal work). Assists in the installation of the above equipment and associated systems.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of air conditioning equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Maintain parts and materials inventory for standard preventive maintenance and repair duties.
3.
Maintain filters, and filtration for all equipment assigned.
4.
Assist in the installation of equipment and have familiarization with duct fabrications and system design, including fire dampers and damper requirements per code.
The following statements pertain to your Technical Practices. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Candidate must have knowledge of the principles and work practice for the maintenance and troubleshooting of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Must have a working knowledge of operation and maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment gained from having worked with journeymen in the trade in maintenance and repair work.
6.
Monitor and respond to campus refrigeration and space temperature monitoring systems.
7.
Keep accurate inventory, location, use and parameters of equipment in the facility's Building Management System (BMS)
8.
Measure required air changes per hour (ACH), comparing the data to required ACH and providing corrective actions for discrepancies.
The following statements pertain to your ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Utilize hand tools and test equipment to inspect, maintain and repair equipment.
10.
Possess or obtain, post hire, OSHA 10-hour certification.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Read, interpret and follow building plans, construction and equipment blueprints, sequence of operation and wiring diagrams.
The following statements pertain to your ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Ability to use a computer or laptop to monitor and make adjustments to the programing of systems and equipment as required to maintain proper operation or adjust systems to meet a particular change or need.
13.
Knowledge and ability to use a Volt/Ohm Meter for troubleshooting electrical/electronic circuits, checking compressors for shorts and grounds etc. and to identify other points of possible failure for proper repair placing equipment back into operation.
14.
Technician must have the knowledge and ability to use all required tools for the replacement of components in a typical refrigeration system, to include, but not limited to, scales, torch set, refrigeration gauge sets, refrigerant detectors, vacuum gauges and pumps, reclaim equipment etc. for proper replacement of failed components in the system.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of material. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Knowledge of proper materials such as the correct flux, braze/solder materials, purge gases, refrigerant for the system etc. when sweating or brazing refrigerant piping together and testing system for leaks to ensure proper assembly has been achieved.
16.
Knowledge and understanding of the appropriate different oils that are required for service and repair of refrigeration compressors and for the proper handling and storage of such materials for preservation of the oil and meeting environmental standards.
17.
Overall understanding of commercial maintenance items and materials such as box filters, bag filters, blower drive belts, sheaves and pulleys etc. that are inspected or replaced while performing maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment and components.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of a troubleshooting. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Possess knowledge of the principles of and work practice for the maintenance and troubleshooting of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
19.
Logically troubleshoot and identify problems with malfunctioning equipment by detecting the need for maintenance or repair.
20.
Identify repairs needed to multiple HVAC system components.
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) 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.