Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic - Immediate Start

We are in search of a remarkable Air conditioning equipment mechanic to join our productive team at US Veterans Health Administration in Birmingham, AL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Air conditioning equipment mechanic is an amazing opportunity to develop vital skills.
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Duties The incumbent must be highly skilled with technical knowledge of the more complex refrigeration systems to be able to perform his/her duties and responsibilities on the following large centrifugal and reciprocating air conditioning and commercial refrigeration compressor:
1. 876-ton electrically driven centrifugal chiller (York).
2. 560-ton electrically driven centrifugal chiller (York).
3. 800-ton electrically driven centrifugal chiller (York).
4. (3) 15-ton electrically driven reciprocating chillers(carrier).
5. 8 Liebert units ranging from 3-tons to 5-tons.
6. Numerous commercial type walk-in freezers and coolers.
7. Energy Management/System
8. Numerous icemakers, drinking fountain, and refrigerating units
The incumbent installs, troubleshoots for malfunctions, repairs (minor and Major), tests and performs necessary maintenance on all NC, refrigeration, heating, (general and medical) vacuum/compressed air systems, water treatment equipment and all auxiliary support systems five separate heating systems. The three building containing offices, communication center, electronic data, processing centers, eleven operating rooms, open heart M/Room, clean rooms, oral surgery suites, surgery suites, cardiac intensive care unit, medical intensive care unit, surgical intensive care unit, blood banks, clinical and research laboratories, retail Canteen Service, Blind Rehabilitation Center, with optical equipment, and numerous other patient-support services. The incumbent utilizes manufacturers recommendations and specifications, supervisory instructions (oral, written, and illustrated), a high degree of skill, experience, and manual dexterity to complete maintenance, repair, and test operations of equipment to provide proper operations. The incumbent must possess the basic knowledge of theories, principles, and trade standards to install, repair, modify and adjust the equipment to provide the proper temperature of conditioned space and proper operation of equipment to the buildings. Also, the incumbent must have the ability to troubleshoot, install, repair, or modify complex controls such as electronic, pneumatic, thermostatic, temperature sensors, (electro-pneumatic and mechanical) relays, hydraulic capacity, and safety controls using manufacturer's specifications; skill, knowledge, experience and manual dexterity to complete every aspect of the WG-10 skills. Performs other related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD22241A
Physical Requirements : The incumbent's assignments require considerable physical effort because of the physical size and weight and location of the equipment. The incumbent frequently works from suspended walkways, ladders, scaffolding, and parapets using hoists, chain blocks, lift bars, jacks, and various tools to lift and carry parts weighing up to several hundred pounds, and drift into and out of specific positions and locations while dis? mantling and reassembling equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 May serve a probationary period Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will 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 eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision
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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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Required Documents
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Documents Accepted:

Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Professional Certification Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Documents Required:
Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/12/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the M ore Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application , log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact information Brian Cross Email View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Address Birmingham VA Medical Center
700 South 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
US
Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Documents Accepted:

Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Professional Certification Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Documents Required:
Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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