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Air Conditioner Equipment Operator

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Air Conditioner Equipment Operator job at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The operator watches and adjusts the central plant that runs steam boilers, chillers, and building controls for a hospital that operates 24/7. The job uses rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays, and it has 3 openings filled through direct hire.

3 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition applicants (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) and displaced federal employees with priority eligibility may also apply.

What you would do

  • Operate and monitor steam boilers, chillers, and pumping systems.
  • Use building automation controls to keep steam and chilled water running well.
  • Respond to alarms, equipment failures, and utility outages.
  • Test and treat boiler and chilled water chemistry.
  • Do routine maintenance, keep shift logs, and give turnover reports.

Do you qualify for WG-9?

With experience: No specific length of experience is required, but you must show training or experience that fits the work, described in detail on your resume. Applicants are rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less, showing detailed experience
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Other accepted items only if they apply to you, such as SF-50, transcript, license, DD-214, or professional certification

How you will be rated: You complete an online occupational questionnaire. The first question is a screen-out; applicants who do not meet the minimum are found ineligible, and the rest are rated on job elements such as dexterity and safety, equipment knowledge, use of measuring instruments, and working without more than normal supervision.

Tips for this job:

  • Resumes over two pages are ineligible, so keep it to two pages and list hours per week for each job.
  • Describe any boiler, chiller, or mechanical room work in specific detail, since the agency will not assume experience.
  • Apply online by 11:59 PM EST on 11/10/2026, and complete the questionnaire along with your resume.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Rotating shifts of 11:00 am to 11:00 pm and 11:00 pm to 11:00 am, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedule may change based on agency need.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, unless qualified citizens cannot be recruited
  • Suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification that is REAL ID compliant
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption for health care personnel
  • Frequent walking, ladder climbing, and work in confined spaces
  • Visual acuity to read gauges, meters, and screens
  • Manual dexterity to operate controls and perform maintenance

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$34.00 – $40.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-9 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
3
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Air Conditioning Equipment Operating (5415)
Announcement
CBTB-13096268-27-MTL

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