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Summary The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic serves in the Engineering service at the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center, a level 1C hospital. This position is a key advisor to the M&O Supervisor (Mechanic) and the M&O General Foreman, providing insight and recommendations on management with consideration involving general administration, budget management, manpower, resource utilization, and participation in Engineering Service affairs. Responsibilities Duties will include, but not limited to the following: Independently perform troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance and calibration on a variety of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment, such as but not limited to: (3) 650 ton packaged air cooled reciprocating chillers (48) air handling units which includes heating coils, cooling coils, and all piping and components (i.e. steam traps, strainers, control valves) from the gate valve inlet to the gate valve outlet on the discharge side of the coil; a 250 ton cooling tower that provides the entire medical center with cooling capability (18} 2½ ton fan coil units, ice makers, water coolers, and associated equipment, such as humidifiers, filters, exhaust fans,. piping, circulating pumps, water tower chemical control, high, medium, and low-pressure steam humidifiers, walk-in freezers, refrigerators, pneumatic controlled semi-­instantaneous water heaters, and steam pressure reducing stations servicing heating equipment. Incumbent will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on general system air compressors and pneumatic control compressors. Independently calibrate, test, and adjust all electronic and pneumatic controls associated with temperature and humidity. Occasionally, size and install complete new HVAC systems. Shall also assist with reviews, drawings, and specifications during design of construction projects by outside Architect/Engineering firms. Independently tests, calibrates, repairs, and replaces component parts of the control system, such as thermostats, humidistats, transmitters, controllers, sub-controllers, relay switches, valves, and damper motors to accomplish necessary repairs. Independently calibrates individual control components in the proper sequence manually or by utilizing the direct digital control (DOC) systems in the Medical Center and utilizes the DOC systems to evaluate, track, and trend heating/cooling usage in order to minimize peak loads resulting in energy savings. Also troubleshoots and repairs electronic controls of the DOC systems and checks and maintains proper chemical levels for cooling tower and all closed heating and cooling loops For all disciplines HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing, ensure that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are all available and that needed stock, tools, or equipment is obtained from supply locations Must have the knowledge, experience, and ability to operate and repair air conditioning systems, plumbing, pumps, compressors, steam systems, small/medium size electrical/automotive motors, and basic electrical generating equipment and distribution systems. Must perform operational repairs, preventive and routine maintenance on these systems and all their associated controls Responsibility in the absence of written procedures or instructions to start or secure the chiller units, pumps, equipment, systems, etc., to ensure continued air conditioning and heat system operation until necessary corrective action can be taken and completed in the event of air conditioning or heat problems. Be able to determine if an electrical device/circuit is energized and familiar with electric meters or like to check fuses on de-energized circuits. Use a variety of controls (electric, pneumatic, electronic, and hydraulic) to control all phases of air conditioning and other utilities. Use gauges, charts, temperature monitoring equipment, and adjust controls, as required, for proper air conditioning operations Electrically and mechanically troubleshoot, provide preventive maintenance for industrial HVAC equipment, residential HVAC equipment and all associated supporting heating ventilation systems. Trouble shoot and program electronic controls on equipment items and disconnect and reconnect primary and secondary distribution circuits up to 480 volts Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD202120 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary/trial period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with Johnson Controls Systems York Chillers Complex Heating and Cooling systems and controls To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/19/2025. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electrical Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Lead or Supervise Mechanics Requirements Analysis Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must exert moderate to arduous physical effort involving walking, standing, bending, sitting, squatting, stooping, lifting, kneeling, working overhead, and crawling. Incumbent is required to work on platforms, scaffolds, ladders, aerial lifts, and roofs, and is required to climb onto these structures carrying and lifting materials, tools, and equipment. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding and operate bucket truck and forklift. Must be able to lift loads of up to eighty (80) lbs. Frequently, work will be performed in cramped and awkward positions, including crawlspaces. Also, work is performed on interior and exterior of buildings. Work performed is of a precise nature requiring prolonged concentration. Must work at times under conditions of extreme stress and must be able to interact effectively with medical staff and perform work in a calm analytical manner. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.