Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration • East Orange, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic in the Facilities Management Service at the VA New Jersey Medical Center in East Orange, New Jersey. The mechanic installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs HVAC&R equipment and controls, including air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and centrally controlled heating systems. Equipment may include household and commercial refrigerators, water coolers, ice machines, window and central air-conditioning systems, and chillers. The position also involves installing system piping and tubing, working on wiring and control circuits, and using refrigerants and refrigeration oils.

The mechanic follows safe trade practices and handles tools and materials safely. The position also assists with maintenance and repair of steam distribution, water treatment, sewage ejection, medical and dental air and vacuum systems, and emergency generators. Emergency callbacks may be required. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Physical work includes walking, standing, sitting, stooping, crouching, climbing ladders and steps, carrying and setting up equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, using hoists, hand trucks and pulleys, and making repairs from platforms, ladders, and hard-to-reach places.

Requirements

• Provide evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities through detailed descriptions on the resume.
• Meet the position's screen-out element and demonstrate relevant job elements, including equipment assembly, installation and repair; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; materials; technical practices; troubleshooting; and using and maintaining tools and equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Be a U.S. citizen, except that non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Register with Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the required online onboarding and pre-employment identification requirements.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• As VA Health Care Personnel, receive an annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption; wear a face mask if exempt.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman-level experience working with various types of refrigeration and HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, inspect, lubricate, install, and troubleshoot air-conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment at the medical center.
• Maintain and repair heating systems in centrally controlled systems.
• Install piping and tubing for assigned systems and equipment.
• Work on wiring and control circuits within assigned systems.
• Use refrigerants and refrigeration oils in the course of the work.
• Observe safe trade practices and handle tools and materials safely.
• Take part in maintenance and repair of steam distribution systems, water treatment systems, sewage ejection systems, medical and dental air and vacuum systems, and emergency generators.
• Respond to emergency callbacks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on the position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may grant approved credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining the annual leave accrual rate; this is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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