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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
USAG (Ft Myer), Directorate of Public Works Operations & Mainten
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position requires a duty location of both Fort Myer, VA and Fort McNair, Washington, DC.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/17/2024 to 06/26/2024
Salary
$31.81 to - $37.19 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Fort McNair, DC
Fort Myer, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 10% Business Travel required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MCFT247714197178HW
Control number
796008000

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Duties

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  • Repair, modify, install, maintain, service, and perform preventive maintenance on air conditioning units, heating systems, and related equipment.
  • Utilize working knowledge of plumbing, steam-fitting, air conditioning and refrigeration, air distribution, sheet metal, brazing, soldering machine and electrical practices to make emergency repairs.
  • Complete work orders, building plans, shop sketches, blueprints, and instructions.
  • Select tools and equipment, instruments and/or material to be used in completing assigned tasks.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is considered weather and mission essential, and incumbent may be required to report to work under all circumstances, even when the Government is declared closed.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • The positions require the employee to be CFC Universal Certified to meet EPA regulations when handling FREON.
  • Incumbent in this position may be required to work on Saturday and/or Sunday, is subject to shift rotation and emergency 24-hour recall, as determined by the Supervisor.
  • Incumbent will be required to drive government work vehicle. Drives trucks capable of carrying loads weighing up to and including on ton to transport material and equipment of work site.
  • This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. You will be required to sign a DA 5019 and take and pass a urinalysis test prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Installing, recognizing the causes of faulty equipment, servicing, operating, modifying, repairing, adjusting, and maintaining a variety of domestic and commercial heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems as an expert with a high degree of independence. I have working knowledge of plumbing, steam-fitting, air conditioning and refrigeration, air distribution, sheet metal, brazing, soldering machine and electrical practices in order to make emergency repairs. I have interpreted and/or apply blueprints and equipment pneumatic control diagrams. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
  • Equipment Installation and Repair
  • Technical Competence
  • Technical Problem Solving
  • Physical Efforts - Work requires frequent bending, standing, and stooping in tiring positions, although there is occasional work at benches. Required to lift, push or pull a variety of items weighing up to 50 pounds sometimes up to 100 lbs. with assistance from other employees. Some assignments require climbing and must be able to work from ladders in cramped positions and in small spaces.
  • Working Conditions - Incumbent is subject to noise, cuts, bruises, and electrical shock; and may be required to wear special protective clothing or equipment. The Incumbent is subjected to conditions affected by heat, rain, snow, humidity, dust and grease, extreme cold, indoors and outdoors, roof tops. Hazards: toxic and/or explosive fumes, cuts and bruises, burns by electric shock, burns from chemically treated water, falls from ladders, bursting steam pipes, scalding water, etc.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • This is a(n) Materials Maintenance Management Career Field (CF18) position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of 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, 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.

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