Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

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Fort Hood, TX, United States US Army Full-time

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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

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Duties

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Install, maintain, repair, recognize the cause of faulty equipment; overhaul, modify and relocate equipment on various industrial and special purpose air-conditioning and cooling unit systems.
Repairs and maintains air conditioning field units and/or truck mounted units. Equipment consists of compressors, thermostatic motor controls, full and semi-automatic defrosting controls, and motors.
Diagnosis and troubleshoots system to locate malfunctions.
Makes layout for new installation or relocation of existing equipment and completes entire systems by installing sheet metal ducts, vibration joints, louvers, grills, reworking piping, etc.
Electrical work includes installing fuse and overload protection, conduits and wiring, and associated central wiring to include thermostats, humidity controls, etc., in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

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Conditions of employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
This position requires incumbent to work an on-call work schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. This may include, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
At the WG-10 grade level: Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a CFC certification type universal as required by section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990 EPA mandatory technician certification within 6 months of employment.
Incumbent is on occasion exposed to toxic chemicals of various kinds, fibrous glass, and extreme heat in confined spaces and working areas. This exposure involves hazards, physical hardship, and working conditions that are likely an unusual nature.

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 WG-10 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic tasks. I can repair and recognize the cause of faulty equipment on various industrial or special purpose air-conditioning and cooling unit systems. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Selective Placement Factor at WG-11 grade level: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Chlorofluorocarbon Chemicals (CFC) Certification Type Universal, as required by section 608 of The Clean Air Act, 1900 EPA Mandatory Technician Certification. NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your CFC Type Universal Certification to your application package for verificati

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