Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at Portland

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 922075

Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact on the last page of the JOA for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

 

NOTE: Must have a CFC Universal certified for this position...

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Must have a CFC Universal Certified.

DUTIES:Back to top

Position is located within the Projects & Operations Section (Energy Center), Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC) in Portland, Oregon.  Some of duties include:

• Installing, repairing, overhauling and assembling/disassembling refrigeration and air conditioning systems;
• Troubleshooting and repairing complicated electronic control circuits;
• Monitoring computerized controls;
• Using a variety of gauges and meters to conduct tests, calibrate controls and make adjustments;
• Using and maintaining a variety to tools/equipment in the installation, overhaul and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems;
• Making visual, audible and mechanical checks for proper temperature/oil levels, unusual noises, overheated bearing loose connections, faulty insulation, frayed or loose belts/gaskets, etc.;
• Repairing systems using refrigeration cycles, complicated electronic control circuits, low and high pressure cooling units and air operated pneumatic valves;
• Reading and interpreting instructions, specifications, blueprints, work order, etc;
• Independently  completing all assigned work orders;
• Using established safe work/practices/procedures to perform work;
• Keeping records of time and material used;
• Performing other duties as necessary.

 

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 4:00pm , Exact tour TBD

 

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

QUALIFICATIONS:  For this position, the job element method is used to match what you( the applicant) can do against the duties of the job.  Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (job elements) required of the job.  Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration.  Your background must demonstrate experience in performing work as in Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic and other HVAC work. You will be rated on the following job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

 

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:  Your qualifications will be first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire.  Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.  The potential eligible are then rated against the remainder of the questions.  The screen-out for this position is Ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

 

JOB ELEMENTS:  Those who meet minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:

 

(SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT) - Ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

 

• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repairs, etc.

• Technical practices in maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment.
• Ability to interpret instructions, blueprints, and work orders.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.

 

Unofficial transcripts are required whenever qualifying based on education.  Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.  A transcript or course listing must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

 

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

 

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

 

Physical Requirements: Incumbent daily duties consist of climbing, working in cramped positions and restricted places, and moving and lifting heavy objects and equipment in the repair and installation of A/C and refrigeration systems.  Rigging devices, come-a-longs, hoists and pulleys are used in the removal of large compressors, coils, motors, air handlers and condensers. Incumbent in making repairs and installation, works from ladders, scaffolding and platforms.  Incumbent in making repairs and installation works from ladders, scaffolding and platforms.  Equipment is located in hard-to-reach places and frequently stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods is required when making repairs.

 

Working Conditions: Required to work outside, under and on top of tall buildings, in cramped areas with low overheads and in areas with moving equipment and machinery; is exposed to electrical hazards, hot and cold areas, and contagious diseases; required to occasionally wear uncomfortable face masks and protective clothing; subject to exposure to refrigerate, acid oils, and other safety hazards during accomplishment of assigned duties.  Often required to crawl under buildings where extreme exposure to fiberglass and asbestos is not uncommon.

 

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: Oregon, City: Portland, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.