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Summary About the Position: Sierra Army Depot is located in Herlong CA, a rural town in Northern California. Herlong is approximately 60 miles north of Reno, NV, and 35 miles south of Susanville, CA. The depot serves as an Army Expeditionary Logistical Support Center. Employees work Mon-Thurs, 0630-1700 hrs. Youth Facilities and childcare available. Mass transportation is available at minimal cost. Surrounding area boasts a full range of outdoor sports/recreation activities. Responsibilities Repair components on air conditioning equipment such as compressors and pumps by dismantling and reassembling. Read and interpret refrigerant tables to check proper systems operation. Use vacuum pumps, recovery units, manifolds gauges, and dial-a-charge and/or transfer refrigerants in refrigeration and air condition equipment. Troubleshooting electric/electronic subassemblies of air conditioning and refrigeration system (i.e. power supplies, motors, and monitoring and control components) to isolate faults. Trains inexperienced personnel by giving on-the-job instructions and assistance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform the common duties/tasks associated with the position as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (MVO) such as assisting with the installation of commercial and/or industrial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Performing routine tasks associated with the maintenance and limited repairs of industrial and/or commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and equipment. Detecting leaks on equipment and making electrical connections; working with refrigerant in accordance with EPA standards. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The mechanic handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices weighing up to 45 pounds. Hoists, holders and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers and chillers. The mechanic makes repairs and installation from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard to reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending and kneeling are frequently done for long periods. Working Conditions: The mechanic performs his/her work inside or outside and maybe subject to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment in warehouses, maintenance buildings, etc. Subject to cuts, burns electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments. Exposure to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin and internal organs. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists(Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.