Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

You will serve as an AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Duties

• You will diagnose, locate and repair malfunctions to the main operating mechanical components of large, complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems (HVAC).
• You will test for refrigerant leaks and use a refrigerant recovery/recycling station, to Environmental Protection Agency standards to safely reclaim, recycle and store the refrigerant before repairs can be made.
• You will repair HVAC systems and components in structures such as warehouses, hangars, hospitals, large office buildings and complexes.
• You will conduct visual and audible examination of equipment components by applying prescribed test procedures and equipment, and by exploration of probable reasons for equipment failure.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current CPR certification.
• You must possess the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification exam (Universal) as a pre-qualification for this wage grade.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You must be able to become certified in Confined Space Safety, Backflow Prevention, and Refrigerant Recovery.

Qualifications

• This position has a Selective Placement Factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The Selective Placement Factor is: Mechanic must possess the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification (Universal) as a pre-qualification for this wage grade.
• You must submit a copy of your certification with your application to be considered for this position.
• Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
• Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements.
• This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• May be required to serve on-call duty on a rotational basis.
• The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements.
• During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.