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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 7 days ago
On-site Milwaukee, WI $32.8 – $38.2/hr Apply by Jun 11, 2026 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ESTPISTP Trades
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This position is located in the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wi. a complexity level 1A facility. The incumbent functions as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic with the Utilities Group of the Facility Management Division.
What You'll Do
- →This Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is located at the Clement J.
- →Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI within the Utilities Group of the Facility Management Division.
- →Controls complicated motors such as analog/electronic, enthalpy/econcycle, JCI Metasys/Extended Architectural interface, CRC interface as well as others new and old as used and installed by varying manufacturers.
- →Analyzes and corrects troublesome conditions in the shortest possible time.
- →Improvises ways and means to keep the station functioning in the event of a breakdown, until use of equipment can be restored.
- →Determines the cause of the equipment malfunctions and makes the appropriate repairs.
- →Discusses parts replacement with the supervisor, obtains price quotes, delivery costs and times and prepares the appropriate purchase request form for approval.
- →Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7 AM-3:30 PM and may be required to be present to provide off-hours support for utility outages, maintenance and projects support, etc. *The position is AWS eligible for 8 - 9 hr. days, 1 - 8 hr. day and one day off a pay period, the day off being a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
- →Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD08359A Physical Requirements: The physical effort may be great from time to time because the equipment, system(s) are usually larger and must be maneuvered into and out of specific locations.
- →While dismantling and reassembling, the incumbent frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds, or if help is required, effectively communicates the need in advance if possible to the supervisor so that help can be scheduled.
- →Hoists, holders, and pulleys may be required when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers.
- →The incumbent may have to perform installation, and make repairs from ladders, scaffolding and platforms when the systems, parts or machines are frequently in hard to reach places.
- →Therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling could frequently be required for long periods of time in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- →Working Conditions: The incumbent is subject to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment such as walk-in freezer units, or when required to work outside in extreme weather conditions and is occasionally subject to cuts, burns, electrical shocks, and other inherent hazards of the trade.
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: e4a2c021-f0d9-479e-84ec-9e029a7eaaab
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