Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic; Energy Management Control Systems

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of repair, overhaul, installation, maintenance, and servicing of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and systems.
• Inspect thermostats, governors, switches, fuel cutoff apparatus, burners, fuel feed, flame safeguard controls, damaged parts, and other safety devices.
• Modify and substitute components and elements of systems to meet specific pressure‑temperature or climate characteristics.
• Maintain and repair supply, drain piping, drinking fountains, commodes, urinals, showers, and commercial plumbing using plumbing skills.
• Repair, troubleshoot, install, and maintain commercial and industrial heating units.
• Use refrigeration cycle knowledge to diagnose complex commercial and industrial air‑conditioning systems and perform extensive repairs.

• Must obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must pass a urinalysis screening prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must obtain and maintain a Universal EPA certification for refrigerant handling and other ozone‑depleting substances; carry a certification card when handling refrigerants.
• Required pre‑employment physical examination.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. during regular duties.
• Wear protective clothing and devices such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and gloves.
• May be subjected to short‑notice recall.
• Work may involve uncommon tours, fixed or rotating shift, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• One‑year probationary period may apply.
• Position has a 10% temporary duty travel requirement to CONUS and non‑combat OCONUS locations for up to 30 days.
• Position is designated mission essential per DoDI 3024.42.
• Position is designated “Weather Essential”; may need to report to work during severe weather conditions.

• Installations and repairs require use of ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; parts may be in hard‑to‑reach locations.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing, and working in uncomfortable positions.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and setting up tools, equipment, and parts weighing up to 50 lbs. (occasionally more).
• Work performed inside and outside, often in cramped, dirty, and greasy conditions with exposure to gas, ash, dust, scalding water, and heated systems.
• Variable temperatures: cold storage rooms and high temperatures when working on boilers.
• Potential for cuts, bruises, burns, electric shock, and respiratory disorders from inhalation of refrigeration gases.
• Use of protective assemblies such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and gloves is frequent.

Who may apply: US citizens.

Experience may include paid, unpaid, volunteer, or National Service program work. No specific length of training or experience required; you must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work with normal supervision.

• WG‑09: Ability to perform Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanic duties under normal supervision.
• WG‑10: Ability to diagnose and repair large industrial air‑conditioning systems under normal supervision.
• WG‑11: Ability to modify and repair complex heating systems under normal supervision.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Selective Service Registration statement.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to DoD referral system restrictions for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized if the move is not in government interest.
• Incentives such as student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, and recruitment may be authorized for qualifying selectees.

Benefit information:
For additional details on benefits, please contact the hiring agency.