Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC)

Full Job Description

About the Position: This is a Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC), WG-4749-10 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division (SWD), Galveston District, Operations Division.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC) without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform common facility maintenance and repair tasks. I can assist a journey-level employee with HVAC system maintenance.

I can operate basic equipment like mowers and pickup trucks.

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.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes task 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.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.

Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending, and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle.

Exerts effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Works on scaffolds and ladders, which require work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions.

Exerts heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 75 pounds, pushing heavy loads, and operating heavy hand-held equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS Works inside and outside under abnormal temperature and weather conditions. Is exposed to the danger of tipping or overturning equipment when working on banks or side slopes.

Is exposed but not limited to, hazards of river traffic, erratic river conditions, danger of falling overboard and drowning.

In performing welding duties, is exposed to burns from sparks and hot metals, fumes and other hazards associated with welding. Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures.

Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions and its use is mandatory. Major Duties:

• Serve as the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic with the responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair and in house construction to all floating plant and project facilities.
• Performs the full range of work involved in the repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning units and systems.
• Operates diesel, gasoline, or electric powered vehicles with gross weight of up to and including 30,000 pounds capable of carrying loads weighing up to and including 10 tons.
• Services trucks, tractors, skid steer loader, small mowing tractors, ATVs, boats, standby generator, etc.
• Performs electrical, painting, masonry, plumbing and carpentry on a variety of equipment and facilities.