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Sheet Metal Worker

Veterans Health Administration

Department of Veterans Affairs

Fresh

Salary

$40.79 - $44.07

per hour

Type

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Job Description

Summary

This temporary sheet metal worker role at a VA hospital in Fresno involves leading a team to install, repair, and maintain HVAC systems like air conditioners, fans, and chillers to keep the facility comfortable and functional.

It's a hands-on job for a construction project with no benefits, perfect for an experienced tradesperson who enjoys problem-solving and working independently on mechanical systems.

A good fit would be someone with proven skills in metalwork and HVAC who can handle detailed tasks under minimal supervision.

Key Requirements

  • Journeyman-level experience in sheet metal work, including installation and repair of HVAC systems
  • Ability to lead skilled laborers on construction projects
  • Knowledge of equipment, materials, and structures for constructing, repairing, and forging metal components
  • Proficiency in blueprint reading, interpreting instructions, and layout/pattern development
  • Skilled use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment for metal work and assembly
  • Dexterity in assembly, disassembly, and reassembly of systems
  • Ability to diagnose problems, balance air and water systems, and work with minimal supervision

Full Job Description

Incumbent is responsible for accomplishing journeyman level work in the trade of sheet metal work.

Incumbent performs as the senior sheet metal worker for a specific construction project performed under P&H (Purchase & Hire) Authority, leading skilled laborers.

Position is Temporary, Time-Limited, Intermittent, and provides no benefits. 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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metal Work Dexterity (Assembly, Disassembly, Reassembly, etc.) Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc.

(Includes Constructing, Repair, and Forging) Layout and Pattern Development (Includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation) 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:

Major Duties include: Incumbent performs installation and repair on all HVAC systems, consisting of DX systems, IDU's, ODU's, exhaust systems, chilled water systems, fan coil units, and hot water systems.

Incumbent to possess knowledge of controls systems and their function/purpose.

Incumbent is responsible for the installation, operation, and repair of a mechanically/digitally operated air conditioning system consisting of multiple chillers.

Refrigerant pumps, condensing pumps, chilled water pumps, electrical and pneumatic controls, tempering and reheating coils, various size zone air conditioning and heating coils operating through individual thermostats, and electrically operated air supply fans, electrically operated exhaust fans, and electric and pneumatically controlled temperature control systems through the dual heating and cooling thermostats.

Incumbent repairs, modifies and relocates special purpose air conditioning units and systems to provide critical climate conditions to various locations.

Incumbent is responsible for the balancing of air and water throughout the system with a minimum amount of assistance.

Incumbent has the technical knowledge to diagnose problems and supply workable solutions.

Incumbent is qualified in sheet metal work, capable of layout, set-up and manufacturing of sheet metal ducts systems. Knowledge of how various HVAC systems and equipment work are installed and operate.

Ability to plan and lay out the installation, modification, and repair of various new and existing HVAC systems and equipment.

Ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints, and to use shop mathematics to lie out angles, arcs, and circles.

Skill in the use of tools and equipment such as sheet metal hand tools, cutting, crimping, breaks, shears, and presses.

The incumbent must have knowledge of infection control guidelines, procedures and abatement technology solutions for minimizing the spread of particulates generated during construction activities within a Health Care Facility.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0500 - 1330 Position Description Title/PD#: Sheet Metal Worker/PD00000T Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position requires physical effort, continual standing, bending, stooping, lifting, sitting, and reaching.

The work also involves frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying items up to 20 pounds. There is occasional lifting up to 40-50 pounds. The work is performed indoors and outdoors.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CBSW-12936420-26-JTE