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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works, Operations & Maintenance Divsion, Interior Branch
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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 personnel in the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of a variety of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
08/21/2024 to 09/10/2024
Salary
$25.82 to - $30.12 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Liberty, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCFU241624480076HWR
Control number
805572400

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Duties

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  • Perform the full range of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of a variety of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment.
  • Work from oral instructions, blueprints and work orders.
  • Incumbent will trace and locate defects, determine the type and extent of repair needed, and plan the work.
  • Incumbent will select the proper tools and testing devices and accomplish the work in accordance with accepted trade practices.
  • Drive various vehicles (e.g., utility truck or similar vehicles (primarily under 10,000 gross vehicle weight) to and from the work site in order to transport self, supplies, and other employees throughout the installation and on public roads.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
  • This position required the incumbent must possess and maintain Universal (Types I, II, and III) Certification as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
  • 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.
  • This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situation the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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. Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties as appropriate. I can perform the full repair cycle of air conditioning and heating equipment. I am able to maintain residential air conditioning equipment using tools common to the trade such as meters, gauges, recovery machines, and hand tools; perform refrigerant recovery; install and maintain oil and gas burners, furnaces, and heat pumps; and perform preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils, drain pans and drains, and adjusting belts. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • PHYSICAL EFFORT
    • Employee is required to handle and carry tools, equipment, and testing devices that seldom weigh over 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally will be required to perform work from a platform or scaffold in order to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and waterlines, and duct work. Occasionally required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS
    • Much of this work is performed outside with exposure to temperature extremes common to this area. Some work performed indoors and in mechanical rooms. Occasionally subject to cuts, burns, electrical shocks and respiratory ailments. Exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases which may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin and internal organs.Employee may be required to wear safety equipment such as, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat,respirators, gloves and safety shoes.
**Incumbent must possess and maintain Universal (Types I, II, and III) Certification as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible**

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 is a(n) Installations Career Field (CF) position.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?

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