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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site East Orange, NJ $34.6 – $40.5/hr Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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This position serves as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Facilities Management Service at the VA New Jersey Medical Center in East Orange, NJ. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance and repairing all HVAC&R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration) equipment and controls.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Repairs, inspects, lubricates, installs, and troubleshoots all air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation equipment at the medical center.
- →Will also be responsible for heating systems in centrally controlled systems.
- →Some examples of the types of equipment would include household and commercial refrigerators, water coolers, ice machines, window and central AC systems and chiller systems.
- →Installs all necessary piping and tubing for assigned systems and equipment.
- →Also is responsible for all wiring and control circuits within the system.
- →Uses refrigerants and refrigeration oils within the scope of his work.
- →Responsible for observing all safe trade practices and handling all tools and material in a safe manner.
- →Takes part in the maintenance and repair of steam distribution systems, water treatment systems, sewage ejection systems, medical and dental air and vacuum systems emergency generator general maintenance and repairs.
- →Subject to emergency callbacks.
- →All other duties as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
- →Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD05053A Physical Requirements: The work performed requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, crouching, climbing ladders and steps when performing repairs or making installations.
- →Work may involve carrying and setting up equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- →Hoists, hand trucks, and pulleys are used in maneuvering heavy equipment being installed or serviced.
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: 719cd450-6f57-41cb-a26d-975702768c55
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