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Air Cond Equip Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteBuffalo, NY$32.9 – $38.5/hrApply by Jun 9, 2026Air Conditioning Equipment MechanicESTPISTPOperationsTrades
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The incumbent is a Journeyman Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic in the Mechanical Maintenance Unit of the Maintenance and Operations Section of the Engineering Service located at VAWNYHS first shift work hours. The purpose of the position is to perform a variety of straightforward work in installing and identifying the causes of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, and repairing the equipment.
What You'll Do
- →Repairs and maintains Heating, Ventilating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems independently.
- →Repairs complex systems where malfunctions are difficult to diagnose.
- →Repairs refrigeration systems which incorporate a variety of compressors, refrigerants, and expansion valves and controls.
- →Knowledge of systems whose parameters are monitored and controlled by a computer based system Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of HVAC operations, such as reheat, vav, and dual duct systems, along with various other types, using principles, theories, and trade practices in order to locate and repair faulty equipment quickly.
- →Use printed material found in instruction books, pamphlets, manuals, and handbooks.
- →Also able to read blue prints, schematics, and perspective drawings.
- →Routine maintenance and care of tools and equipment relating to the installation and repair of HVAC and Refrigeration Systems Keeps abreast of new regulations and standards in order to maintain knowledge on proper material usage.
- →Troubleshoot prior to repair, to identify the source of HVAC and Refrigeration Malfunctions and develop corrective action.
- →Work Schedule: Mon- Fri , 0700 -1530 Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic/PD09503A Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants Physical Requirements: The Mechanic handles and carries tools equipment and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds.
- →Work is normally at sites where equipment can be reached from the floor or ladders except in the Medical Research Building where much of the equipment is accessible only from ladders or hydraulic lifts.
- →Platforms and scaffolding may be necessary on parts of the A/C system such as fans, electrical and water lines and ductwork and hoists or pulleys are used to reach and maneuver large, heavy equipment.
- →Incumbent is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- →Working Conditions: Most work is done inside but also work will be required outside as well.
- →Working environment will be throughout building including mechanical spaces, rooftops, basements and lowered area ways.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7d5b8f46-b1f6-44b1-a01e-8abcd3c54b79
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