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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-sitePoplar Bluff, MO$27.2 – $31.7/hrApply by Jun 1, 2026Air Conditioning Equipment MechanicESTPISTPOperationsTrades
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This position functions as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic for the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO within the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) section of the Facilities Management Service.
What You'll Do
- →The duties of the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic include but are not limited to the following: Performs duties in an independent manner under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
- →Performs work as an A/C Equipment Maintenance Mechanic in accordance with written and verbal instructions and procedures.
- →Maintains, stores and safeguards tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
- →Exhibits knowledge of a wide range of HVAC Equipment to include but not limited to: Pumps, compressors, Air Handling Units, Building control Systems and Chillers.
- →Repairs installs, troubleshoots and performs maintenance on vital hospital HVAC/R equipment.
- →Repairs/Replaces electric motors, Balances Heating/Cooling Systems, Inspects, Adjusts, Cleans and modifies HVAC/R Systems.
- →Uses measuring devices, tapes, VOA meters, calipers, etc. in repair and diagnosis of assigned equipment.
- →Interprets readings from analog/digital gauges and meters for diagnosis, repair and maintenance of assigned equipment and systems.
- →Applies information in maintenance and repair manuals in the repair and upkeep of assigned equipment.
- →Considers special properties, treatment needed and other factors when selecting materials and parts.
- →Exhibits and knowledge of EPA rules and regulations governing refrigerants and their use, recycle and disposal.
- →Note: This position requires that the incumbent hold an EPA Universal Certification.
- →Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD091060 Physical Requirements: The incumbent may be required to bend, reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods.
- →Frequently works from ladders, platforms, high places and cramped spaces.
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: a8c579e9-6d5d-4a1a-b2a7-fb2c0d490d7e
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