Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Location: Hot Springs South Dakota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic right now, this occupation will be placed in South Dakota. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Hot Springs, SD United States
Duties:
The location of this position is in the Maintenance & Repair Section of Engineer! ing Service of the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Hot Springs, SD.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Work involves installation of new equipment, troubleshooting, repair, or modification on approximately 540 tons of air conditioning equipment.
Refrigeration includes but is not limited to, walk-in freezers, walk-in coolers, dietetic equipment, lab equipment, ice machines, commercial and residential refrigerators and freezers, refrigerated air dryers and compressors for pneumatic controls. These systems are used to condition the air for areas such as surgery, ICU, patient rooms, Computer Building, telephone rooms, laboratories, Nuclear Medicine, and office areas.
These systems use a variety of methods for air conditioning, such as mechanical cooling, direct expansion, absorption, free cooling, glycol, steam coil, electric coils, and hot water heat. These units also humidify and dehumidify.
Must modify, alter, or substitute components and e! lements of the system in order to meet specified needs. Requir! ed to balance and maintain the systems so that the heat, air conditioning and exhaust is directed to meet critical climatic conditions.
Cleans tools, machines, and equipment and keeps work area clean and orderly.
Provides a safe working environment by adhering to safety control guidelines and reporting unsafe conditions.
If physically qualified, will be required to train and participate as an Auxiliary Fire Fighter.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
Qualifications & Evaluations
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c ). For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed! for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position (Narrative Responses Not Required)
Ability to Do the Work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN-OUT)
Knowledge of Repair of Air Conditioning Systems and Refrigeration.
Maintaining Refreigeration and Air Conditioning Systems and Equipment.
Ability to Read and Interpret Instructions, Bluep! rints, Work Orders, etc.
Ability to Identify Causes of Problems and! Determine Extent of Needed Repairs.
Physical effort : The equipment in the system is usually large and must be maneuvered into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling. Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequent for long periods of time.
Working conditions : Subject to working in dust, dirt, asbestos, hazardous locations, and extreme temperature changes. Exposed to the hazards of moving machinery, shock and burns from electrical equipment, and the usual hazards of working with handtools, ladders, scaffolds, and working in construction areas. Subject to repeated ! prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases that may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin and internal organs. Required to work outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Uncomfortable face masks and protective clothing may be occasionally worn when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants. The systems are large and refrigerants are used in larger amounts; therefore, the mechanic is subject to larger amounts of escaping gases when making emergency repairs. Occasionally subject to cuts, burns, electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your responses. Applicants will be ranked based on three quality groups, as follows:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and! abilities that substantially exceed the minimum qualifications of the ! position and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Well Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities that exceed the minimum qualification of the position and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job;
Qualified - applicants possessing knowledge, skills and abilities that meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
After the vacancy announcement closes, reviewed applications are evaluated against the questionnaire responses and placed in the appropriate quality group. Qualified veterans will be afforded preference by being placed at the top of the appropriate quality group. Qualifying veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be placed at the top of the best-qualified group. The best-qualified group is the first to be referred to the hiring facility for further consideration and possible interview. The remaining groups m! ay be referred based on the number of applicants available.
Benefits & Other Info
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
The Federal Government has special appointing authorities for persons with qualifying disabilities, such as Schedule A. Specific information can be found at http://www.opm.gov/disability/peoplewithdisabilities.asp . IMPORTANT: If you would like to receive consideration as a Schedule A applicant, you must contact the Human Resources office at the facility where this position is located at (605)745-2018.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application (See "Required Documents" section below). The complete Application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, September 04, 2013.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button on the ! right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existi! ng USAJOBS account. Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note : To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login ), select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire .
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must ! be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 942964. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.
More Info
Hot Springs
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2013-08-23T21:30:55.614554
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Permanent
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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration suppo! rt for military service members.
The Interagency Career Transi! tion Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .
VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees 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 a! pproved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Per Hour
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The following documents are required:
Resume
Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire
Other documents - Use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for well-qualified, displaced Federal employees), or documentation to support Veterans Preference claims. You will not be contacted for additional information.
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5306-Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
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15317-Permanent
2013-08-30T08:23:07.221658
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After the vacancy announcement closes and a referral certificate is issued, an ! electronic notification letter - or e-mail - will be sent to applicants! who provide an e-mail address. Otherwise, you will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:15:23 GMT