Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment Mechanic

United States Army Installation Management Command•Aberdeen, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for DPW APG, MD. TERM POSITION NTE 13 MONTHS MAY BE EXTENDED UP TO 6 YEARS WITH MANAGEMENT ANNUAL APPROVAL. Performs advanced troubleshooting, installation, overhaul, and maintenance of highly specialized Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems. Modifies and repairs unique climate systems supporting research, development, test and evaluation—often lacking complete technical documentation. Collaborates with engineering and scientific teams to develop system modifications that achieve precise pressure, temperature, or climate requirements. Independently plans system layout using blueprints or sketches; tests final systems to meet critical performance specifications. Design and modify air conditioning and refrigeration systems for special-purpose research or industrial applications. Reengineer system components to meet unusual climate conditions or experiment parameters. Perform comprehensive system testing and certification to confirm critical tolerance and performance are met. Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance for junior personnel. Use specialized tools and equipment, operate forklifts and government vehicles safely.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Tier one (1) investigation required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Tier 1 status for the duration of employment.
Shift work position. May be scheduled for second (4-12) shift as required by management in two week intervals/ by pay period.
On Call position 24/7 must be available to be called back to work for mission requirements.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State driver’s license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Army Motor Vehicle operator’s permit.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain certification to operate a forklift up to 15000 lbs. and motorized lifts.
Must be able to pass an annual physical administered by Aberdeen Proving Ground Occupational Health Clinic.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Mission Essential position. Must report to work and remain at work to support mission operations, (weather conditions, natural or man-made disasters).
TERM position. Not to exceed 13 months. May be extended 6 years, year by year, with management approval.
Must serve one-year probationary period.
Must serve on-year Term trial period.
Must wear Personnel Protective Equipment when directed by management.
On Call 24/7 position. Must return to work to support the mission at managements request.
US Citizens
Ability to do the work of a(n) Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision.
Operates and regulates building heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including air-handling units, compressors, cooling towers, and pumps.
Adjusts settings to maintain temperature and humidity; monitors equipment operation and detects basic malfunctions.
Start, stop, regulate, and control large building HVAC systems to ensure comfort and compliance with environmental specifications.
Monitor system gauges and adjust controls; recognize and diagnose simple malfunctions.
Execute routine maintenance procedures; maintain logs and operating records.
The work requires bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing.
Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Uses hoists, holders, and pulleys when working on large equipment.
Frequently performs work assignments while on a ladder, scaffold, and/or platforms in hard-to-reach places.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors, frequently in cramped and awkward positions.
Exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise.
Frequently stands on hard surfaces for long periods of time.
Exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, grease, heat, exhaust fumes, smoke ash, refrigerant gases, and burns from scalding water and contact with heated parts of the system.
Subject to injuries from falls when working on roofs and scaffolding and out of buckets of lifts vehicles.
Subject to cuts, bruises, electrical shock, and other injuries when removing and installing parts.
Follows prescribed safety practices and uses protective clothing and equipment such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hardhats, safety shoes and gloves.
Subject to emergency callback work after normal duty hours and scheduled overtime.

Nice To Haves

May be scheduled for second (4-12) shift as required by management in two week intervals/ by pay period.
May be extended up to 6 years with management annual approval.
May be extended 6 years, year by year, with management approval.
Management may authorize extending position year by year.
Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE (13 months NTE 6 years).
Term appointments may be extended beyond six (8) years.
With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.
Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.
Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced troubleshooting, installation, overhaul, and maintenance of highly specialized Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems.
Modifies and repairs unique climate systems supporting research, development, test and evaluation—often lacking complete technical documentation.
Collaborates with engineering and scientific teams to develop system modifications that achieve precise pressure, temperature, or climate requirements.
Independently plans system layout using blueprints or sketches; tests final systems to meet critical performance specifications.
Design and modify air conditioning and refrigeration systems for special-purpose research or industrial applications.
Reengineer system components to meet unusual climate conditions or experiment parameters.
Perform comprehensive system testing and certification to confirm critical tolerance and performance are met.
Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance for junior personnel.
Use specialized tools and equipment, operate forklifts and government vehicles safely.

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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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