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HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command
581 MISSILE MAINT SQ/MXDPB, May be used to fill like vacancies at Hill AFB.

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position, HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC, WG-5301-10, POTENTIAL WG-11, is to install, maintain, repair, and modify large/complex, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and support equipment including electronic/mechanical system controls and distribution lines.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/16/2026 to 03/23/2026
Salary
$63,925 to - $79,014 per year

HOURLY: $30.63 - $37.86

Pay scale & grade
WG 10 - 11
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Hill AFB, UT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
AFMC-12912749-225746-8L-BED
Control number
861359100

Duties

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  1. Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC/systems and equipment. Inspect and calibrate electrical/electronic/pneumatic controls and gauges. Inspect equipment for condition and proper operation.
  2. Troubleshoot HVAC systems with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring independent judgment to locate malfunctions.
  3. Perform essential electrical/electronic work incidental to the maintenance and operation of HVAC systems.
  4. Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes and work orders.
  5. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  6. Install, modify, overhaul, repair, and maintain a variety of complex large commercial and industrial ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating boilers and/or heating systems, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This position may require travel.
  • This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
  • A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
  • Shift work may be required.
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, or rotating shifts.
  • Position requires EPA Certification (universal).
  • Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
  • The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
  • Employees must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

TARGETED POSITION: This position is a developmental WG-10 Target WG-11 position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selection may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (WG-10). Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is: Ability to Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  1. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc.
  2. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
  4. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  5. Knowledge of Materials
  6. Trouble shooting

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work encompasses standing, bending, stooping, stretching, and working in strained and cramped conditions. Frequently handles, lifts, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and moves heavier items with mechanical or human assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee works indoors and outdoors on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Occasionally, works outside on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to possible burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard toe shoes, respirators, hard hats, and fire-retardant gloves.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the Minuteman III ICBM, and performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10, and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, extreme sports, fishing and hunting, with four distinct seasons, low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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