Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Department of Veterans Affairs • Saint Louis, MO

376d • $32 - $38

About The Position

This position is located at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). VASTLHCS is a two Division (John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks) Healthcare System serving eastern Missouri and western Illinois. This position functions as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Air Conditioning Shop, Facilities Engineering Service, accomplishing trades and labor work.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• May serve a probationary period.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, installs and repairs a wide variety of types and sizes of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Tests, repairs, diagnoses, calibrates and replaces solid state/pneumatic thermostats, enthalpy controllers, dual input receiver controllers, economizers, chilled water valves, dampers, motors, and a wide variety of associated Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) hardware from various manufacturers.
• Performs required repairs and maintenance on equipment using steam, domestic water, chilled water, and compressed air.
• Completes clean up on equipment and related work area as necessary.
• Performs preventative maintenance on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems following manufacturers and/or VA recommendations.
• Cleans, lubricates, adjusts, changes component parts, writes necessary work orders and makes minor repairs as needed.
• Completes scheduled inspections and documents equipment deficiencies in properly prescribed methods.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees