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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (Open until filled)

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
HVAC Branch

Summary

This position is part of The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts (the Center). The incumbent serves as a journeyman to senior master Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (HVAC) on the Kennedy Center staff and to perform HVAC work and other diversified duties on complex HVAC systems, Controls, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/22/2026 to 07/22/2026
Salary
$36.49 to - $42.63 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
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
11
Job family (Series)
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
KC-26-MP-12870007HD
Control number
855124200

This job is open to

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Land and base management

Current or former employees of a base management agency.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Special Authorities: other miscellaneous authorities

Duties

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  • Responsible for HVAC systems that support a wide variety of nonstandard commercial applications including restaurants, theaters, concert halls, opera houses, large interior and exterior event spaces, parking garages, and office space.
  • Inspects, constructs, installs, maintains, repairs, controls, diagnoses, troubleshoots, modifies, relocates, and loads and tests a wide variety of HVAC systems. Use Building Automation Systems to diagnose, adjust, set and monitor temperatures and humidities as required.
  • Recognizes or diagnoses the electrical or electronic faults in HVAC equipment and makes repairs.
  • Troubleshoots electronics in order to isolate cause of malfunction in components and works on electrical components that include series, parallel, compound lines and circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current.
  • Installs, inspects, modifies, maintains, repairs, and operates controls for variable frequency drives, switch gear, and motor controllers.
  • Repairs or replaces defective motors, transformers, contractors, relays, breakers, programmable logic controllers, circuit boards and thermostats.
  • Installs feeder and branch circuits of all sizes and in correctly sized conduit.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
  • Direct Deposit of pay is required.
  • Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
  • Must have Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 Universal Certification at time of appointment.

Qualifications

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 Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below:

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) (OPM Job Element 1)
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation and Repair (OPM Job Element 2-E)
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) (OPM Job Element 75-A)
4. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (OPM Job Element 81)

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job related factors.

Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.

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.

Must provide a copy of EPA 608 Universal Certification at time of application or at time of appointment.

Physical Efforts and Working Conditions:
Incumbent must be in good physical condition. The incumbent will climb ladders and must be able to climb stair towers of greater than 100 feet. Accessing work sites often requires walking more than three miles throughout the day and stepping over objects. Work of this position involves pushing, pulling, or carrying of objects of varying sizes and shapes, weighing up to 50 pounds.Incumbent works in confined areas such as attics, near ceilings, in utility corridors, etc. Incumbent will work from various heights on ladders, lifts, and scaffolding. Duties are performed both inside and outside in weather conditions varying from hot, humid summer heat to below freezing winter temperatures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:


Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are not suitable for core or situational telework, use the Center guidance during an emergency or natural disaster.

Stipulations of Employment:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or (1-2)-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • Your performance and conduct;
  • The needs and interests of the agency;
  • Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Work Schedule:

This position requires a fixed work schedule; flexible work schedules will not be authorized.

The tour of duty: Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

Miscellaneous:
This position is covered by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2463.

The Center uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement # KC-26-DE-12870008HD using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.

Applications for these positions will be accepted on a continuous basis up to the closing date of the announcement. Referrals will be made no more than one time each week.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
  • Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc

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