Air Conditioning Mechanic Equipment

Office of the Secretary•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the Office of Facilities and Environmental Quality within the Department of Commerce. The Air Conditioning Mechanic Equipment operates, maintains, and troubleshoots specialized equipment and installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs building HVAC systems, including the Chilled Water Production Facility in the HCHB. The role includes developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs; tracking, scheduling, and documenting work; collaborating with departments and contractors on HVAC-related projects; and inspecting systems to identify hazards, maintenance issues, or opportunities to improve performance and develop corrective action plans. Applicants are evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards, including a screen-out assessment of the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision. A CFC refrigerant certification (Type I, II, III, or Universal) is required upon hire or within one year of employment. A Stationary Engineer's license or equivalent is highly preferred. There is no positive education requirement.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision, including operating, maintaining, and repairing nonstandard and highly advanced HVAC systems in large commercial buildings.
CFC refrigerant certification (Type I, II, III, or Universal) upon hire or within one year of employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Successful completion of a background investigation.
Meet applicable time-in-grade/band requirements by the announcement closing date, unless an exception applies.
Provide detailed resume descriptions that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

Nice To Haves

A Stationary Engineer's license or equivalent is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized equipment to support performance, energy efficiency, and user satisfaction.
Install, modify, maintain, and repair building HVAC systems, including the Chilled Water Production Facility in the HCHB.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for building HVAC systems.
Track, schedule, and document installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
Collaborate with other departments and contractors on projects requiring HVAC expertise and support proper integration of building systems.
Inspect and assess building HVAC systems to identify potential hazards, maintenance issues, and performance improvements; develop corrective action plans as needed.