About this role
Job SummaryThis position serves as a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment Mechanic at the VA Healthcare System, Bay Pines, Florida and reports to the HVAC Shop Supervisor, Engineering Service. The primary duty of this position is to provide maintenance and repair support for this HVAC system, in addition to the hospital itself, support services are provided to outpatient clinics, as well as Veterans Centers.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. CERTIFICATION: In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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.
Major DutiesDuties include, but are not limited to: Possess the ability to read and understand blue prints, drawings and control diagrams. Use basic knowledge and skills of the crafts to perform scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, systematic troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of various sizes and types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and system components. Make rough sketches or prints of newly installed or modified equipment or systems to be delivered to the Air Conditioning Work leader for updating mechanical blueprints. Construct dust barriers and / or blocks off areas for the safety and protection of patients, staff, visitors and equipment. Ensure that job site is clean of all debris and equipment upon the completion of work. Work Schedule: Full-time; Weekday, Day 8-10 hour shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD04542A Physical Requirements: Incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Incumbent frequently stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to (50 pounds). Occasionally, lifts and carry items that weigh over (50 pounds) with help. Working Conditions: Incumbent will work within the medical facility's operating functions and must use all appropriate safety tools and clothing, etc. to protect himself/herself, other staff, visitors and patients. Assignments can be in remote areas such as sub-basement, machinery rooms, rooftops, roads and walkways. Incumbent may be exposed to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions, live steam, and hot pipes. Incumbent must always be aware of safety hazards and know what action should be taken to avoid them. He/she must observe all local and National Safety Codes. Work assignments may require a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling & exposure to include asbestos containing material (ACM) and related activities. Incumbent is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.) Incumbent must be willing to work odd hours, if required, to include but not limited to weekend and shift work, although normal tour of duty is day shift, Monday through Friday.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.