About this role
Job SummaryThis position is in the Facilities Management Service, Maintenance Department, of the Columbia, MO VA. The incumbent is under the supervision of the HVAC/R Supervisor and assists in the maintenance and repair of various components throughout the facility. Performs work at an intermediate level to develop skills and knowledge in performing a variety of duties concerned with the installation, trouble shooting, repair, overhauling and modification of special purpose HVAC/R units and systems.
QualificationsTo 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: Decision Making Organizational Awareness Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence 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 DutiesYour duties can include but are not limited to the following: Operates a central refrigeration and air conditioning plant, including cooling towers, condenser water pumps, chilled water pumps (in the main plant and throughout the system), and air handling units in all areas of the buildings Operates a modem-integrated computerized energy management center Operates multiple unfired steam generators to provide humidification to critical patient care, and medical storage areas throughout the hospital Maintains salt levels and conducts testing all hospital water softener equipment. Makes adjustments as necessary to water level, and pressure controls Operates 2, 1250 KW and 2-3 MW emergency power diesel generators Performs preventative maintenance (PM) on related equipment, following manufacturers and/or VA recommendations Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD10573ARequirementsU.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.