Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Performs full range of work involved in the repair, overhaul, maintenance, service and calibration (to proper temperature) of industrial, and domestic refrigerators, air compressors, air conditioning units and systems, ventilating systems, and related equipment.

• Troubleshoots and locates malfunctions, disassembles, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts, pressure stats, relays, switches, and other automatic control devices.
• Uses all hand tools, test equipment and instruments, welding equipment and shop machines.
• Trains inexperienced personnel by giving on-the-job instructions, and assistance; and observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Dismantle and repair pumps, impeller and compressors. Installs and fits connecting rods, crank shafts, piston rings, bearings, bushings.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires passing a pre-employment physical and annually thereafter.
• This position requires the physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• You may be expected to travel TDY up to 5% of the time.