Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader

This position is an A/C Mechanic Work Leader in Facilities Management Service, Engineering section, at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the HVACR systems throughout the facilities.

Include but are not limited to: Utilize trades and/or labor knowledge and skill to lead a team of three or more workers in performance of various related work. Ensure systems are functioning to maintain environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and ventilation at proper levels. Perform preventive maintenance to ensure longevity and reliability of systems. Analyze failures, define precise causes, and locate specific points of failure.

Prepare and maintain detailed records of safety checks and maintenance actions. Train employees in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair techniques. Manage budget for HVAC operations, ensuring cost-efficiency. Diagnose and repair complex issues involving electronic and pneumatic controls. Performs maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repairs of domestic and commercial refrigeration equipment and systems such as walk-in coolers, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, cascade refrigeration systems, ultra-lows freezers, computer room equipment i.e.: (LIEBERT), water coolers, etc., and a variety of Canteen cafeteria and Nutrition and Food Service main kitchen equipment.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Leader/PD059930 Physical Requirements: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, frequently stretching, bending, and kneeling long periods of time.

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) Lead or Supervise Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.