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Summary This position is in the Maintenance & Repair section at the VHA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Facility Maintenance Service. Incumbents will be assigned at the St. Albans CLC Campus as a duty station. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor is responsible for supervising AC Equipment Mechanics, performing and scheduling all necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all HVAC and refrigeration equipment within the Medical Center and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until December 30, 2025. Incumbent is the foreman of the AC Shop, which consists of all duties necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on all heating, venting, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration equipment within the Medical Center/ Community Living Center and other duties as assigned. The AC Shop is part of the Maintenance and Repair Section of Engineering Service. Incumbent reports directly to the Maintenance and Repair Section Chief and has the Assistant Chief as second level supervisor. He/she has the responsibility for effective and efficient operation and maintenance of all HVAC and refrigeration in the following areas: installs, maintains and repairs (both major and minor) all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment from 1/4-ton systems to 3000-ton systems; equipment types ¼ to 2 HP hermetic compressors, one to forty tons reciprocating compressor and two 600-ton centrifugal compressors; also air and water-cooled condensers, dry and wet-type evaporators, all types of refrigeration equipment including ice machines, freezers, walk-in coolers, expansion valves, condenser water pumps, chilled water pump, cooling tower fans and motor; also air handling units of three pressures (high, medium, and low) ranging from 20-ton capacity to 130-ton, consisting of the following components: dampers, bearings, pulleys, electronic filters, air washers, after-filter, direct expansion coils, chilled water coils and motor with multi-belt sheave and steam grid humidifiers. Incumbent must be CFC certified (Universal) by the EPA as per the Clean Air Act of 1990. Responsible for independently diagnosing, planning, and completing projects or work orders involving major systems in the entirety. He/she must show proficiency with the work order system and report on metrics such as preventive maintenance completion, corrective maintenance turnaround time, and adherence to documentation of services standards. Responsible for the implementation of the Safety and Fire Prevention Program within his section. Makes frequent checks to ensure proper compliance with safety procedures such as the use of goggles, gloves, helmets, etc. Checks equipment for unsafe condition. Incumbent must have the ability to use and apply standard formulas, shop mathematics, trade theories, and industry practices in calculating needed materials and problem solving. Ability to disassemble, repair, and rebuild components parts of pumps, pulley, gears, etc. The incumbent has experience as a journeyman air conditioning equipment mechanic. He/she plans extensively on project designs, installation of new equipment, remodeling, new construction, and modernization of systems and equipment. The incumbent reads and understands building plans, blueprints, schematics, technical publications, and maintenance manuals. Repair, maintenance, and servicing of commercial and domestic reach-in and walk-in refrigerators; cold-storage and cold-room equipment; freezers, water coolers, dehumidifiers, air conditioning units and systems, ventilating systems, and related equipment. Diagnoses and locates malfunctions; disassembles, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts thermostats, pressure stats, relays, switches, and other automatic or electronic control devices. Replaces electric motors, belts and pulleys, lubricates moving parts, replaces and/or cleans filters; bleeds systems and reconditions, modifies, and fabricates parts. Installs and relocates equipment. Incumbent supervises the operation of repair and alteration and preventive maintenance to HVAC systems. This work is normally performed by AC mechanics and workers. The work will include repairs and alterations on complex systems which involve a thorough understanding and working knowledge of such components as natural gas engines, centrifugal type compressors, booster pumps, intercoolers, heat exchanges, safety controls. Incumbent is responsible for daily assignments to subordinates in accomplishing the various tasks such as repair and installation of all kinds of fittings, HVAC, refrigeration and equipment. Incumbent is responsible for the testing, inspection and documenting of all work performed. The Supervisor must ensure that work is performed in a safe manner with adherence to NYHHS policy. He/she is responsible for coordinating, managing, and evaluating work required for new construction to produce timely, profitable results, and to satisfy the customer. The individual must be self- disciplined, resourceful, and willing to accept responsibility for the project and the crew assigned to them. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD49198O and PD49198O 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 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) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved CFC Universal Certification Driver's License abstract As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/30/2025. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Related experience includes: Working independently as a journeyman in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of the more difficult and complex tasks of refrigeration and air conditioning trade; Installing, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance and repairing HVAC / Refrigeration equipment and controls; and Using tools, equipment and materials used in HVAC / Refrigeration and exhaust systems. 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: See VA Handbook 5019 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.