Mechanic Part-Time

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This position is in the Maintenance & Repair section at the VHA New York Harbor Healthcare System, Facility Maintenance Service. 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.
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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. 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. 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. 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. be self- disciplined, resourceful, and willing to accept responsibility for the project and the crew assigned to them.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized
Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD49198O and PD49198O
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Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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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. your performance and conduct;
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.
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. Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
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Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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., spiritual; community; student; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. 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. 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.
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