Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic is assigned to either Grand Island or Omaha, NE. They operate and maintain many Air Handling Units (AHUs), Make-Up Air Units (MAUs), chilled-water distribution, variable-frequency-drive motor systems, split systems and rooftop units, terminal units, exhaust and supply fans, and building specific air distribution systems and building specific HVAC systems, and repairs a broad range of refrigeration and smaller AC units and systems.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Perform journeyman level preventive and corrective maintenance on building airside HVAC equipment. Manage filters by inspecting, replacing, and verifying correct installation. Clean and restore coils through chemical application, low pressure rinsing, fin straightening, and removal of debris or microbial buildup to ensure proper heat exchange efficiency. Rebuild airside mechanical components. Conduct electrical and control repairs. Utilize diagnostic instruments to verify airflow, static pressure, temperature, mechanical stability, and electrical performance. Perform comprehensive repair and restoration of refrigerant based cooling systems. Perform brazing and soldering on refrigerant piping. Review alarms, dashboards, and short interval trend data to isolate mechanical, electrical, or control related faults. Diagnose failures in circulating pumps, heat exchangers, control valves, and associated piping. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, hours negotiable; Start time may vary between 6:30am and 8:00am (Will be further discussed during interview) Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD636-70739A Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP): Authorized for qualified applicants. 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. 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.