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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Air Conditioning Equipment Operator(night)

Salem, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$28.25/hr - $32.91/hr

USAJOBS is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Operator for the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia. The role involves performing major and minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and responding to emergency situations related to air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Read and interpret work orders, specifications, technical literature and blueprints for installations, modifications and trouble shooting

Operate, control, monitor and modify set points and devices using the "Trane Summit" computer system

Maintain, install, troubleshoot different types of refrigeration, air conditioning equipment along with electric and pneumatic controls for offices, conference rooms, pharmacy, labs, test areas, X-ray rooms, operating rooms, computer rooms, walk-in coolers and chiller plant

Ensure operational effectiveness, repairs, modifying and relocating equipment on various special-purpose air conditioning and refrigeration systems that require close tolerance temperatures and humidity

Maintain, install, troubleshoot, re-design, modify, and repair different manufacturers' types of "DX" systems along with chilled water systems such as low and high velocity air handling units, variable air volume systems, packaged A/C systems, mini split systems, chilled water coils, reheat and preheat type coils, steam, water and infrared humidifiers, compressors, motors, dampers, motor actuators, air diffusers along with pneumatic and electric control systems

Knowledge of all pumps and peripheral components of the chilled water, hot water and steam piping systems, often with little or no supervision

Experience in operating a centrifugal air conditioning plant, safely and efficiently

Knowledge of the operating principles of steam in order to regularly open, close, and control steam weather vanes which heat buildings by supplying steam to pressure reducing valves serving radiators in the buildings

Qualification

Refrigeration systemsAir conditioning equipmentPreventative maintenanceBlueprint readingCustomer servicePhysical strengthAgilityDecision making

Required

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

Subject to a background/suitability investigation

May serve a probationary period

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

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: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical), Decision Making, Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, Industrial Equipment Operation, Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading), Physical Strength and Agility

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations

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

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution