Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

TACOM • Watervliet, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a competitive-service position at Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM), Watervliet Arsenal, Installation Management Directorate, Public Works Division, in Watervliet, New York. The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed two years; term appointments may be extended up to eight years.

The mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and installs commercial and industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and equipment. Work includes diagnosing defects and malfunctions, determining needed repairs, adjusting or replacing parts, conducting preventive maintenance, and performing related electrical, sheet-metal, carpentry, fabrication, and small-motor repair tasks.

The position requires a valid state driver's license and applicable licenses or authorizations to operate assigned equipment. Employees must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations, may be subject to a background investigation, and must work planned and unscheduled overtime. The role may also require recall to duty, occasional travel away from the normal duty station, and work under adverse environmental conditions. The duties are subject to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations concerning hazardous waste.

The work is performed indoors and outdoors, including on elevated structures and in cramped spaces. Physical demands include lifting and carrying equipment up to 44 pounds unassisted and heavier equipment with assistance, working from ladders or scaffolding, frequent bending, kneeling, stretching, stooping, and maneuvering heavy equipment. Hazards may include toxic refrigerants, gases, fumes, acids, burns, moving machinery, energized electrical circuits, sharp metal, loud noise, and temperature changes. Safety equipment and, when required, respiratory protection or protective clothing must be used.

There is no education qualification requirement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision. A one-year probationary period applies. The position requires direct deposit; permanent change-of-station costs are not authorized. Multiple positions may be filled. The announcement states that federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package, with specific eligibility and benefits depending on position type.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Meet the minimum qualification screen-out by demonstrating experience installing, maintaining, and repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; installing, repairing, and maintaining basic heating equipment or systems; and diagnosing and locating equipment malfunctions.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Possess applicable licenses or authorizations to operate assigned equipment.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Be able to work planned and unscheduled overtime; employees may also be recalled to duty.
• Be able to work under adverse environmental conditions and travel occasionally away from the normal duty station.
• Comply with applicable Resource Conservation and Recovery Act hazardous-waste regulations.
• Meet the physical demands, including lifting equipment up to 44 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance, and working in cramped, elevated, or uncomfortable positions.
• Use required safety equipment and, when necessary, respiratory devices or protective clothing and equipment.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Determine the causes of defects and malfunctions in assigned refrigeration and air-conditioning systems and equipment.
• Determine required repairs and repair, adjust, or replace parts.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning units.
• Perform related electrical, sheet-metal, carpentry, installation, and fabrication tasks, and small-motor repair as needed.
• Examine systems and components and conduct preventive maintenance.
• Install, maintain, and repair industrial, commercial, and/or residential air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain basic heating equipment and systems, including oil-fueled heaters, hot-air furnaces, and heating boilers.
• Diagnose and locate malfunctions in air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow occupational safety procedures and use required safety and protective equipment.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the type of position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed