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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
On-site Northport, NY $34.3 – $40.1/hr Apply by Jun 9, 2026 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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The Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Equipment Mechanic is assigned to the A/C Section of Engineering Service and is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, modification, troubleshooting, replacement of parts, and overhauling of all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems, domestic and commercial, throughout the Medical Center.
What You'll Do
- →Also parts such as expansion valves, filter and filter beds, evaporator and condenser coils, motors and compressors (up to 480 volt, 3 phase) thermostatic motor and safety controls, refrigerant controls, automatic defrost controls, relays, motor overload protection, capacitors, motor starters, belts, bearings, blower assemblies, gaskets, hinges, etc.
- →Performs preventive maintenance to the above in strict accordance with the preventive maintenance program including the checking and adjusting of refrigerant levels, refrigerant pressures, refrigerant controls and temperatures Balance HVAC systems utilizing specialized air balancing equipment such as FPM AND CFM meters and hoods along with calculating and adjusting for proper flow.
- →Utilizes refrigerant reclaiming equipment to prevent the release of refrigerant to the atmosphere.
- →In an emergency the incumbent will perform repairs to equipment, buildings and utility systems throughout the Medical Center as directed.
- →Familiarity and use of a variety of test and repair equipment such as: voltmeters, ohmmeters, amp meters, pressure gauges, pipe threaders, soldering equipment, measuring devices, basic hand tools, etc.
- →Layout work, read and interpret blueprints, manufacturers' schematics, wiring diagrams, install equipment and systems, utilized maintenance and repair diagrams, instructions and be familiar with principles of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical control systems.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD07812A Physical Requirements: Continuous stopping, kneeling, lifting, climbing, standing, bending and reaching is done in the course of a days work which results in prolonged muscular exertion.
- →Incumbent is required to handle objects and materials weighing excess of 40 lbs.
- →Operation of all power tools require alert and skillful handling.
- →Working Conditions: Incumbent is subjected to excessive heat and cold at times and is subject to possible cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, loud noises, etc.
- →Work requires the use of overhead ladders, scaffold or platforms.
- →There is exposure to oil, grease, use of solvents, etc.
- →Much equipment is cumbersome and fixed which requires it to be worked on in place, in cramped quarters.
- →In emergencies may be required to work outside in all weather conditions.
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 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: 33291225-048f-42b1-b952-c581713dda32
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