Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Full Job Description

The position operates as a journeyman level Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic conducting installation, operation, preventive maintenance, and repair on all refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment and all support equipment including the energy management computer system.

Located within the Engineering Service at Joint Ambulatory Care Center in Pensacola, Florida, but may perform maintenance services at any one of the outlying outpatient clinics located in Florida.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: 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.

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.

Major Duties:

Performs preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment including refrigeration equipment, air compressors, evaporators, belt driven exhaust fans, ice makers, cooling towers and pumps.

Cleans and inspects units for proper operation, replaces worn/damaged belts and filters, and repairs leaks; lubricates moving parts and drains and replaces oil.

Change filters and cleans coil surfaces on a wide variety of heating and cooling equipment. Installs, repairs, replaces, and conducts preventative maintenance on all ice machines and filter systems.

Replaces pump motors and pumps on air handling units. Evacuates, brazes, and recharges systems using proper trade guidelines.

Use tools and equipment such as screwdrivers; various wrenches; pliers; grease guns; compressed air blowers or high pressure water cleaner; hand, pneumatic, or electric pumps.

Utilizes and maintain Siemens Controls and Temp Trak systems. Handles refrigerant in accordance with federal EPA regulations. Operates from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms.

Uses best trade practices in recovering refrigerant and leak testing. Disassembles and cleans HVAC units. Repairs or replaces electrical and mechanical components.

Follow electrical diagrams to connect wires to switches, relays, and thermostats. Follow preventive maintenance schedules and interprets schedules, wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD03158A Physical Requirements: Required to push, walk, crawl, bend, lift, and climb to extreme heights while working on, in, and under buildings for sustained periods.

Incumbent is often required to lift, pull, and carry heavy pieces of equipment and materials (excess of 100 lbs.) without the assistance of helpers.

Physical strength is required in the use of various power and hand tools. A great deal of bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and walking is a significant factor.

Position entails occupational hazards such as possible eye damage, hearing loss, and back injury. Working Conditions: Work may be performed inside and/or outside in all kinds of weather.

Job frequently encounters extreme temperature changes from hot and humid conditions to freezing cold temperatures.

May be exposed to dust, dirt, and extreme temperature, while servicing air conditioning, ventilation, heating and refrigeration equipment. Works in confined spaces with the proper equipment.

The job entails occupational hazards particularly in the handling of water treatment chemicals and hazardous refrigeration gases when making repairs, or when working in cramped hard-to-get-to locations where it would be difficult to escape hurriedly, if the need arose.

May be exposed to body fluids while performing work. May also be exposed to TB while adjusting and repairing differential pressure alarms, exhaust fans, and air conditioning units in isolation rooms.

Must be aware of all job specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Shall inform supervisor of any unusual health hazards encountered for guidance, as necessary.