Supervisory Air Condition Equipment Mechanic

Full Job Description

The incumbent of this position serves as the Air Conditioning (AC) Equipment Mechanic supervisor under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Chief, Engineering Service.

The major function of this position includes exercising full supervisory responsibility for control over work operations involving a minimum of ten subordinate workers.

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: Knowledge of Different Relevant Lines of Work Lead or Supervise Plan and organize work Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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:

Duties include but are not limited to: The incumbent of this position serves as the Air Conditioning (AC) Equipment Mechanic supervisor under the immediate supervision of the Assistant Chief, Engineering Service.

The incumbent serves as the facility subject area expert and manager for the Utilities Section.

The incumbent will supervise a staff of 11 employees on the Tuskegee Campus and on the Montgomery Campus a staff of 12 employees.

The major function of this position includes exercising full supervisory responsibility for control over work operations involving a minimum of ten subordinate workers.

The incumbent performs tasks which include the coordination, setting of priorities and time limits that result in the efficient and productive operation of the Section.

The Section provides seven day-a-week, 24 hours-a-day services to the facility as needed.

The day-to-day operational management of the Section is complex and requires constant attention and adjustment to ongoing changes, the incumbent plans, coordinates, and directs a variety of work operations related to the position.

Supervisor must accomplish the overall effective and economical use of subordinate personnel, equipment, materials, and methods to meet production goals and quality standards.

The incumbent is directly responsible for the development and management of the annual budget for the section, including all purchases and contracts.

Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Work schedule subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

Position Description Title/PD#: 619-10195-A AC Equipment Mechanic Supervisor Physical Requirements: The work requires carrying of equipment, tools and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds.

Most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders.

Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines and duct work.

The incumbent is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Most of the work is usually performed inside, but the incumbent is frequently subject to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment such as walk-in freezer units.

He/She is occasionally subjected to cuts, burns, electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments; and exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases that may cause toxic effects on eyes, skin, and internal organs.

There is an occasional requirement to work outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads.