This position is located in the Maintenance Department of the Amarillo VA Health Care System under the supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor and assists in the maintenance and repair of various components throughout the facility. Primarily responsible for performing repairs and PM's to the HVAC/R systems. Typical work assignments include changing filters on air handler units, performing PM procedures, cleaning ice machines and refrigerators and freezer components.
Summary
This position is located in the Maintenance Department of the Amarillo VA Health Care System under the supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor and assists in the maintenance and repair of various components throughout the facility. Primarily responsible for performing repairs and PM's to the HVAC/R systems. Typical work assignments include changing filters on air handler units, performing PM procedures, cleaning ice machines and refrigerators and freezer components.
Assists various trades in their day-to-day activities.
Performs repair and maintenance of the facility air conditioning equipment, including fan coils, induction units, radiation heaters and heat exchangers.
Performs periodic preventative maintenance on air handlers, exhaust fans and associated equipment. Incumbent cleans bin style and dispenser style ice machines on a monthly basis according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Uses judgment to troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R equipment, to include exhaust fans, air handlers, split A/C units, condensers, compressors and evaporators.
Performs routine ventilation surveys and maintains a log according to an established schedule. Generates and submits report to the M&O Supervisor.
Keeps a log of the preventive maintenance performed on each system to include date, work performed, etc.
Maintains the chemical injection pumps for the cooling towers and performs water chemistry tests to adjust chemical feeds as needed.
Maintains an updated inventory of the materials used for the maintenance of equipment (e.g., air filters, carbon filters, water filters, belts, pulleys, driers, etc.).
Performs penetration inspections on fire and smoke walls per NFPA 101 standards to check for fire proofing conditions.
Generates and maintains an updated equipment inventory list of chiller and HVAC equipment to reflect equipment type and location of air handlers, ice machines, refrigerators, fan coils, pumps, induction units, etc.
Removes, repairs and installs new and rebuilt electric motors following NEC guidelines.
Troubleshoots and repairs, pumps and motors.
Sizes and installs ductwork in accordance with accepted HVAC/R calculations.
Maintains and repairs air compressors used for HVAC/R controls using accepted pneumatic practices; installs, maintains and repairs pneumatic digital controls.
Installs, maintains and repairs condensate return pumps and associated piping.
Maintains and repairs steam heating and hot-water heating coils.
Installs new and repairs or replaces existing piping for steam distribution system to the AHU's following Universal Plumbing Code.
Assists Boiler Plant operators with repairs to the Steam Distribution system, from the steam headers to the termination point, to include but not limited to steam coils, radiant steam heaters, and steam traps.
Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools in order to make repairs, modifications and for installation and removal of equipment.
Runs and terminates electrical connections to HVAC/R equipment including but not limited to mini split units, condensing units, package HVAC units, package steam boiler units, roof top HVAC units, freezers and refrigerators that are hard-wired in, compressors, louvers, chillers, cooling towers, and air compressors.
Repairs, maintains and operates all equipment in the Chiller Plant.
Adjusts cooling tower water level to ensure maximum efficiency of the chillers.
Operates, maintains and repairs 1- 550 KW Generator, and 1- 750 KW generator.
Performs snow removal duties and will work with the snow removal team.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Incumbent will serve on an overtime required snow/ice removal team during inclement weather situations) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD01052A Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling (2 hours); Pulling hand over hand (1 hour); Pushing (4 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (8 hours); Repeated bending (4 hours); Climbing, legs only (2 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted)
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work is performed from ladders, platforms, under equipment, in crawl spaces, in areas that are hot, in hard to reach locations and outdoors. Employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in uncomfortable positions. Employee will be exposed to the physical demands on a daily basis. Employee is exposed to extremes of heat and cold, dust, noise, grease, bad smelling fumes, and moisture, indoors as well as outdoors. Employee will occasionally be exposed to disease, bad weather, electric shock, refrigerant gasses, and danger from flying splinters and chips, and respiratory ailments. Employee is required to wear appropriate personal protection equipment and practice accepted Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, to plan ahead to minimize risk.
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
Pre Employment Physical
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:
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
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
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 https://www.opm.gov/.
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.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
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 windowLearn more about federal 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.
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.
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 12/11/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12631415.
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, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More 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.
Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center
6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West
Amarillo, TX 79106
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
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 12/11/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12631415.
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, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More 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.
Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center
6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West
Amarillo, TX 79106
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
