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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Air Condition Equipment Mechanic

Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$31.41/hr - $36.79/hr

USAJOBS is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic to join the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves performing repairs and maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment within the Medical Center, ensuring the operation of centralized HVAC systems.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintains the operation of all equipment and controls associated with large, centralized, multiple zone HVAC systems such as centrifugal compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, heat exchangers, cooling towers, fans, air handlers, variable frequency drives (VFD), variable air boxes (VAV), alarm systems, starters, circuit breakers

Possess a working knowledge of various types of pneumatic, electric or electronic control devises and sensors. Incumbent must possess a working knowledge of commercial refrigeration to maintain, trouble shoot and repair walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines refrigerators, etc

Conducts service calls, log tours, preventive maintenance inspections, major and minor repairs, balancing of supply and exhaust systems, cleanliness of equipment and spaces, removal of obsolete equipment and the installation of new equipment and systems

Installs, maintains, and calibrates both electronic and pneumatic controls such as relays, humidistat's, temperature controls, solenoid valves, chiller water valves, steam valves and other components used in conjunction with air conditioning, refrigeration and heating system

Works with voltage from 24V AC and DC to 480V AC and with 1-phase and 3-phase; installs and services electric motors from 1/6 HP to 575 HP

Performs preventive maintenance on diffusers, induction cabinets, mixing boxes and motorized fire dampers

Maintains exhaust fans, fume hood fans, return air fans, and both direct and belt-driving types

Tests water in all cooling towers and closed loop systems for residual chemical levels and add chemical for the control of alkalinity, algae, and scale formation

Locates source of trouble and troubleshoots malfunctions in advanced equipment and systems using numerous testing techniques and devices to test equipment

Reads blue prints of machinery and systems; utilizes electrical prints and schematic drawings to determine faults in systems

Uses tools and equipment associated with the trade such as air flow hood, velocity meter, refrigerant recovery devices, volt meters, leak testers, gauges, and recording meters

Uses various hand and power tools, including those associated with pipefitting and sheet metal trades

Cuts, thread and install pipes; cuts and solders brass tubing; charge or purge refrigeration and air systems; adjust heating systems; repairs and replaces pumps; clean and repair heat exchangers; removes and replaces bearing, rings, valves, gaskets, and other similar parts; cleans or replaces filters; regulates water treatment in cooling towers

Responsible for initiating and ensuring completion of all paperwork, i.e., work orders, preventive maintenance sheets, equipment logs, Freon inventory, water test reports, and new equipment sheets

Prepares requests for repair parts, material, and operating supplies using manufacturer's pamphlets and commercial trade catalogs and submit to Maintenance Supervisor for ordering

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

HVAC systemsRefrigeration equipmentCFC certificationBlueprint readingTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceTechnical practicesUse of toolsEquipment repair

Required

Ability to perform the duties of the Position without more than normal supervision (Commercial experience in air conditioning and/or refrigeration installation; Service and repair on a variety of equipment (i.e. air handlers, variable frequency drives, heat exchangers, condensers, walk-in coolers, freezers, hydronic systems, ductwork, piping, building automation systems)

Must possess a current and unexpired universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification

Must possess a current and unexpired State issued motor vehicle's license

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

Physical Requirements: Strenuous physical effort is required while dismantling and reassembling equipment. The incumbent frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. The incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolding, etc., where parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places. Stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently encountered for long periods of time

Working Conditions: Incumbent must be mentally alert and physically capable at all times, as this type of work is very hard and hazardous. The incumbent works both inside and outside of the Medical Center and is required to work in cramped areas with low overheads. The incumbent is subject to exposure from toxic refrigerants. Incumbent will be required to wear personal protective equipment while performing certain tasks