Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Duties
- Provide support in the areas of operation, maintenance, troubleshooting. and repair of the large and complex systems utilized for air conditioning and heating of various historic and non-historic buildings, operating, installing. repairing. and maintaining several types of HVAC equipment.
- Make repairs to electrical and mechanical evaporators their blowers, motors: install. service and maintain condensed cooling towers and their fans. fan motors, blowers, exhaust and water pumps.
- Read and comprehend blueprint, technical manual, sketches, building plans an notes: follow manufacturer's instruction and safety manuals for tools, materials and equipment: Follow Local, State, Federal, and international building codes.
- Ability to select required materials and number of materials needed.
- Check and inspect equipment. tools, and systems to perform preventive maintenance corrective action.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
- Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Probationary Period: If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- Certification Requirement: You will be required to have an EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act Certification card and EPA number.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical Competence
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
- Trouble shooting
SCREEN OUT: Examples of creditable experience for this position include the following: providing support in the areas of operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the large and complex systems utilized for air conditioning and heating various historic and non-historic buildings; operating, installing, repairing, and maintaining several types of HVAC systems and controls, with a variety of components (heating systems include: forced air gas, forced air hot water, forced air direct expansion, electric radiator, and geothermal) (cooling systems include: forced air, chill water, forced air direct expansion, and geothermal) (components include but are not limited to: natural gas boilers, steam heat exchangers, reheat coils, variable air volume diffusers, air handlers with heating, cooling, and re-heat coils, makeup air units, outside air supply fans/ducts, exhaust fans, evaporator/condenser coils and fans, pumps and motors from ¼ through 150 horsepower, and digital controls).
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Must possess Certification Technician credentials for the EPA Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.