Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Air Education and Training Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to install and repair a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems such as walk-in and reach-in coolers, refrigerators, ice cream cabinets, deep freezers, evaporative coolers, attic and evaporative fans, and other comparable equipment. The employee repairs and maintains a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems used to condition areas and cool equipment. Replaces major portions of various cooling units such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, float and service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies. Services power sources by tightening connections, making splices, and insulating exposed wires. Replaces defective items and individual parts on large commercial and industrial systems when extensive major repairs are not required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Shift work may be required
• This position requires to drive a government vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, EPA
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) Inder the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Redirection Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice during testing.
• Basic knowledge of the principles and theories of the refrigeration cycle, temperature measurement, and properties of several refrigerants
• Knowledge of the construction and operation of a variety of domestic units and small commercial systems
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures
• Skill in reading and applying work orders, blueprints, sketches, and other oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the use of hand tools, portable power tools, and a few testing devices
• Skill in making repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems, including replacing major portions of assigned systems.
• Skill in tracing and locating defects and broken parts to determine the type and extent of repair needed.
• Skill in servicing power sources and replacing items such as belts, fans, and fuses

Nice To Haves

• Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems used to condition areas and cool equipment
• Replaces major portions of various cooling units such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, float and service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies
• Services power sources by tightening connections, making splices, and insulating exposed wires
• Replaces defective items and individual parts on large commercial and industrial systems when extensive major repairs are not required
• Selects tools, decides on methods and techniques to use, and installs a variety of parts including major portions of assigned systems and equipment, applying and interpreting information in blueprints, charts, and sketches
• Replaces separate small air conditioning units and small systems
• Recognizes the cause of faulty equipment
• Traces and locates defects, determines nature and extent of repairs required, selects appropriate tools, testing devices, and work sequence
• Tests unit upon completion of repair to ensure that equipment and systems operate as intended
• Tests small units and systems using compound refrigeration gauges and ammeters to locate worn and broken parts
• Utilizes established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing such as safety shoes, glasses, ear protection, face masks, and/or hard hats
• Uses and maintains tools
• Maintains records and documents actions

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers

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