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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-siteRichmond, VA$31.7 – $37/hrApply by May 29, 2026Air Conditioning Equipment MechanicESTPISTPTrades
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This position is located at the Richmond VA Medical Center in the Facilities and Engineering Department.
What You'll Do
- →The A/C equipment mechanic modifies and balances various elements of systems that are designed to meet a wide variety of extreme and critical conditions.
- →These conditions require ability to react quickly to changing situations and prioritizing tasks to keep disruption to patient care to a minimum.
- →An example would be when the employee is the only A/C mechanic on duty and numerous HVAC related issues are simultaneously occurring and they must use sound judgment to prioritize work.
- →They must apply greater knowledge and skill than the typical mechanic.
- →The incumbent is expected to be an expert in HVAC design, maintenance, electrical control and programming.
- →Assignments are received with minimal detail and instructions, usually on a project-to-project basis.
- →Judgments and decisions are more frequent and difficult because there are fewer technical guides on the specialized areas of work.
- →In performing the duties of Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, the incumbent performs control work such as checking, adjusting, and modifying pneumatic, electric and electronic control systems necessary to maintain proper control which requires sound degree of systems design in order to meet the requirements of particular installations.
- →Performs these duties above during the regular administrative workweek and on rotating shifts, as well as being subject to call back for emergency repairs of equipment.
- →Additionally, may be required to operate the Utility Plant on an as needed basis to cover for emergency leave or vacations as well as work in the plant as necessary along with plant operators performing maintenance duties.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30pm - 12am OR Sunday - Thursday, 3:30pm - 12am Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD02758A Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Physical Requirement.
- →Daily duties consist of climbing, working in cramped positions and restricted places, and moving and lifting heavy objects and equipment in the repair and installation of A/C and refrigeration systems.
- →Equipment in the areas of work are usually larger and must be maneuvered into and out of specific locations while dismantling and reassembling.
- →Rigging devices, come-a-longs, hoists and pulleys are used in the removal of large compressors, coils, motors, air handlers and condensers.
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: c8c53d37-60e7-4087-934f-8574b6dbb723
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