Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic - Defense Logistics Agency : Job Details

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Learn more about this agency Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/12/2024 to 01/05/2025 This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more Salary $30.79 - $35.92 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10Location 1 vacancy in the following location:

Richmond, VA 1 vacancy

Remote job No

Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type PermanentWork schedule Full-timeService CompetitivePromotion potential 10 Job family (Series)

5306 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Supervisory status NoSecurity clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number DLADSR-25-12641907-DHAControl number 823864300This job is open toThe public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agency This is a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public. VideosDuties

Repairs and maintains a variety of large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Dismantles, repairs, and reassembles testing units such as pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, condensers, and evaporators.

Calibrates and repairs large pneumatic control systems and repairs steam control systems.

Troubleshoots complex problems and installs and make extensive repairs on large industrial and commercial and air conditioning systems.

Tests system operation and detects component malfunctions.

Designs layouts with complex special requirements for areas with sensitive equipment.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty: Flexible

Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status: Yes

Pre-Employment Physical: Required

License: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license/certification to operate government vehicles.

Certification: Must possess a EPA Universal Technician certification

Qualifications Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

Ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as receiving general guidance on assignments related to maintenance work on large industrial and commercial air conditioning systems.

Selective Placement Factors:- - Certification: Must possess a EPA Universal Technician certification. - License: Must possess valid state driver's license. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort: The incumbent frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weights up to 50 pounds. Uses hoists and pulleys when removing units such as large compressors. Makes repair from hard-to-reach places. Stop, bends, and kneels for long periods of time. Working Conditions: Works outside on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Wears face mask and protective clothing when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants. Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Information for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA 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 DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. Each Application Package MUST include:

Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for the qualifications and referred for selection consideration if eligible. IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that your resume does not contain any specialized characters, fonts, typefaces or formatting (e.g., tables, macros, etc.). It is also recommended that you convert/save your resume as a PDF prior to attaching to your application.

Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying. Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.