Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic supports the medical center by operating, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and environmental control systems that provide safe, stable, and compliant conditions for patient care, sterile and isolation environments, diagnostic and treatment areas, laboratories, pharmacy storage, food service, research spaces, information technology rooms, administrative areas, and all associated buildings.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Install, modify, repair, and maintain a wide variety of commercial and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Diagnose system and component malfunctions. Use electrical and pneumatic schematics, technical manuals, and specialized testing equipment to test for leaks, performance, and system integrity. Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for wear and potential failures. Monitor and adjust temperature, humidity, and air flow as required for hospital occupancy and patient comfort. Design and fabricate mounting brackets, tubing, or ductwork when adapting or installing new systems. Complete work orders and preventative maintenance records in the computerized maintenance management system accurately and timely. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD438-80410A Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
U.S. 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. Pre-employment physical is required. 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.