Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Air Education and Training Command • Lackland AFB, TX

5d • 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. Selects tools, decides on methods and techniques to use, and installs a variety of parts. Recognizes the cause of faulty equipment, traces and locates defects, determines the nature and extent of repairs required, selects appropriate tools, testing devices, and work sequence. Utilizes established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

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
• Shift work may be required
• 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.
• This position requires to drive a government vehicle and valid drivers 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) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Redirection Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group.
• Screen out element: ability to do the work of an AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC without more than normal supervision.
• 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 tracing and locating defects and broken parts to determine the type and extent of repair needed.
• 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 servicing power sources and replacing items such as belts, fans, and fuses.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems.
• Select tools, decide on methods and techniques to use, and install a variety of parts.
• Recognize the cause of faulty equipment.
• Trace and locate defects.
• Determine the nature and extent of repairs required.
• Select appropriate tools, testing devices, and work sequence.
• Utilize established safety practices, rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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