AIR Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader with Security Clearance

Duties Work involves the installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of integrated industrial and laboratory reach-in and walk-in refrigerators; cold room equipment. Work involves the installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing multi-stage, turbine-type freon-brine refrigeration system; a recirculating ammonia central refrigeration system. Work involves the installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing low temperature cascade systems; a two pipe high pressure HVAC system; freezers; water coolers, dehumidifiers, compressed air systems. Work involves the installation, modification, repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing lair-conditioning units and systems, heat pumps; brine pumps; and other related equipment. Provide support to engineering/scientific research projects - Fabricate, modify, install prototype refrigeration and electrical control systems and develop functional design solutions to operating problems. Diagnose and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to ensure efficiency, reliability, and safe operation of equipment. Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials and by-products safely. Wear proper protective clothing and equipment to handle hazardous materials Safely operate refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. Position designated as mission essential; in the event of unplanned hazardous material releases, the incumbent must continue to perform the mission essential duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Pre-employment and Annual Physical Examinations (Respirator Test). Moderate to Heavy Lifting (up to 50 lbs). Emergency/Irregular/Shift - on call work schedule. Protective clothing and/or equipment. Temporary Duty Travel less than 10% to other Duty Locations. May be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Civilian Employees of the Organization
Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADER without more than normal supervision described as full range of duties described as repairing and maintaining large capacity chillers (compressors) or absorbers that perform various functions such as heating, humidification, dehumidification, and filtration, in addition to cooling; performing minor repairs on air conditioning units; and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings, water flow charts, and specifications regarding servicing and operation of the refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
Knowledge of Materials
Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
Troubleshooting Physical Effort & Working Conditions: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Lifting equipment is available for heavier jobs. Long periods of stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling may be required when working in hard-to-reach places. Most of the work is performed inside, where areas are usually adequately heated and ventilated, but frequently required to work in cramped and awkward positions on concrete floors and on ladders. Extreme temperatures occur when working in cold rooms and occasionally outside. Protective devices, such as goggles, masks, etc. may be needed periodically when there is a possibility of exposure to refrigerants (freon, ammonia). Mechanic is routinely in contact with hazardous materials and must use extreme caution. Work is frequently dirty and greasy and mechanic is subject to possible injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, and electrical shock. Work may involve travel to field locations within the US as well as to the Arctic and other cold regions. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is an Engineers and Scientists Career Field (CF) position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website . Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is Non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference . click apply for full job details