Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at White River Junction

JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy ID: 922261 

 

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?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who served our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. 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. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Countrys service.

If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans. The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.

The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define “who we are,” our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence (“I CARE”).

Americas Veterans need you! To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required.

DUTIES:Back to top

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position will be located within the Engineering Service, Utility Systems Unit, AC/Refrigeration Shop at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in White River Junction, VT.   Duties include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Install, repair, overhaul and assemble/disassemble refrigeration and air conditioning systems;
• Troubleshoot and repair complicated electronic control circuits;
• Monitor computerized controls;
• Use a variety of gauges and meters to conduct tests, calibrate controls and make adjustments;
• Use and maintain a variety of tools/equipment in the installation, overhaul and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems;
• Make visual, audible and mechanical checks for proper temperature/oil levels, unusual noises, overheated bearings, loose connections, faulty insulation, frayed or loose belts/gaskets, etc.;
• Repair systems using refrigeration cycles, complicated electronic control circuits, low and high pressure cooling units and air operated pneumatic valves;
• Read and interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, work orders, etc.;
• Independently completing all assigned work orders;
• Use established safe work practices/procedures to perform work;
• Keep records of time and material used;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday  8am to 4:30pm

***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C (www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c).  For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1).  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. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements.   While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

Certification Requirement: Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certified

Ability to do the work of the position (AC Mechanic) without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)

Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair

Technical practices

Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, etc.

Knowledge and use of tools, measuring devices and materials for the trade

Troubleshooting

Physical effort and work conditions:  The work required of the position necessitates standing for long periods of time, stooping, bending and frequently working in cramped and awkward positions for prolonged periods. The position requires the ability to be able to lift objects in access of 40 pounds. The position requires good eyesight, depth and color perception, use of all limbs, be able to walk, crawl, climb and squat.

The position requires performing work inside and outside.  He/She will be subject to the possibility of cuts, bruises, extreme heat or cold, noise, scrapes, burns and exposure to refrigerant gases (Freon).  He/She will be exposed to the danger of electric shock and may be required to work in contaminated and contagious areas with contaminated equipment. The work is frequently dirty and greasy. 

IN DESCRIBING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your responses.

 

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 DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.). Additionally, veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability.  If the military member is within 120 days of separation and does not yet have a DD214, the member may instead submit any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.

Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as-well-as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed " SF15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference ," (go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and required documentation with your application materials. For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Applicants will be ranked based on three quality groups, as follows:

• Best Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities that substantially exceed the minimum qualifications of the position and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
• Well Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities that exceed the minimum qualification of the position and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job;
• Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities that meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group.  Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group.  Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best-qualified group.  The best-qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview.  The remaining groups may be referred based on the number of applicants available.

Country: USA, State: Vermont, City: White River Junction, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.